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    How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Change Your Life
    Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs: A Guide to Unleashing Your Potential Have you ever felt like something is holding you back from achieving your dreams? You may be facing limiting beliefs—those invisible barriers rooted in past experiences that dictate what you think is possible for yourself. This blog post dives deep into understanding and dismantling these beliefs, empowering you to rewrite your story and unlock your true potential. Limiting beliefs are often stories we tell ourselves based on past failures or negative feedback. For example, one unsuccessful business venture can lead to the belief, "I'm just not cut out for entrepreneurship." These narratives limit our ability to seize new opportunities and can leave us feeling stuck. Understanding the origins of these beliefs is cruc…  ( 7 min )
    Complete Guide to Error Handling in Next.js: From Basics to Best Practices
    Meta Description: Learn Next.js error handling with practical examples. Master global error handling, nested route errors, client-side exceptions, and recovery techniques in this beginner-friendly guide. Picture this: you're browsing an online store, excited to buy that perfect gift, when suddenly – CRASH! A white screen appears with cryptic error messages. Frustrating, right? As developers, we never want our users to experience this nightmare. Error handling in Next.js is like having a safety net for tightrope walkers – it catches problems before they become disasters. Whether you're building your first Next.js app or looking to improve your error handling skills, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know. Think of error handling as your app's immune system. Just like o…  ( 9 min )
    AWS VPC to ECS – Day 1: Apna VPC Banaate Hain! 😎
    Namaste doston! 🙏 Aaj se hum ek CloudFormation Blog Series shuru kar rahe hain – jisme hum VPC se ECS service tak ka safar step-by-step cover karenge. Socho jaise hum apna gali (VPC), ghar (Subnet), aur road (Route Table) bana rahe hain – taaki baad me apni gaadi (ECS) waha chal sake. 🚗 Apna VPC create karna Usme Public aur Private Subnets banana Basic networking ka base ready karna VPC ka matlab hai Virtual Private Cloud. Yeh AWS ka ek private area hai jaha aap apne resources (servers, databases, containers) ko rakho, aur networking rules set karo. Think of it like – "Apni private society jaha kaun aayega, kaun jayega, sab aap decide karoge." 🏡 Day 1 ke baad humare paas yeh hoga: vpc.yaml AWSTemplateFormatVersion: "2010-09-09" Description: "Creating VPC for Learning Purpose" P…  ( 8 min )
    Redis 8 + AI: Vector Search, Semantic Caching & Streaming in Action
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. Real-Time AI Innovators — a compact AI showcase that uses Redis 8 as the real-time data layer to power: Vector search-driven recommendations (semantic nearest-neighbor over embeddings) Semantic caching to reduce LLM latency and cost by reusing semantically similar answers Real-time feature streaming for ML workflows with fan-out and backpressure (via Streams) The app is a responsive React/Vite UI with a Redis settings panel, ready to run against Redis 8 (e.g., Upstash/Redis Cloud) through Supabase Edge Functions for secure server-side access. Source code: GitHub – chockalingam131/redis-dev-playground https://redis-dev-playground.lovable.app/ I used Redis 8 as the real-time backbone across three AI use cases: 1. Vec…  ( 6 min )
    My Developer Portfolio – Built with the MERN Stack
    As a MERN stack developer, I wanted a portfolio that would highlight my projects, skills, and style. While I work across the full stack, this particular portfolio focuses on the frontend, designed to be clean, responsive, and easy to navigate — giving visitors a clear view of my work and how to reach me. Tech Stack & Features HTML5, CSS3, React.js Bootstrap 5, Tailwind CSS React Bits for UI components EmailJS for the contact form (no backend required for sending messages) Key Features: Fully responsive and mobile-friendly design Interactive project showcase with live demos and GitHub links Smooth animations and ready-to-use UI components with React Bits Combination of Tailwind’s utility-first styling with Bootstrap’s grid system Contact form integrated with EmailJS for direct communication Portfolio Link https://jaivardhan.vercel.app/] Closing This is just the beginning — I’ll keep updating the portfolio as I build more full stack projects. What’s one must-have feature you think makes a developer portfolio stand out?  ( 5 min )
    Mastering Agile: Best Practices for Success
    The Agile Mindset Embracing Agile methodologies requires a shift in mindset towards collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Teams should prioritize customer satisfaction and welcome changing requirements. Key Practices 1. Iterative Development Break down projects into smaller iterations or sprints. This allows for frequent feedback and enables teams to respond to changes quickly. 2. Daily Stand-ups Hold daily stand-up meetings to keep everyone aligned on goals, progress, and any impediments. These short meetings promote transparency and accountability. 3. Prioritization Use techniques like MoSCoW prioritization to focus on delivering the most valuable features first. This helps in maximizing the project's value. Continuous Integration and Deployment Automate testing and deployment processes to ensure that code changes are integrated frequently and reliably. Tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD can streamline this workflow. Retrospectives and Feedback Regularly conduct retrospectives to reflect on what went well, what could be improved, and take actions to enhance team performance. Feedback loops are essential for continuous learning and growth. Adaptability and Flexibility Agile teams should be open to change and willing to adjust plans based on feedback and evolving requirements. Embrace uncertainty and view change as an opportunity for innovation. Conclusion By following these best practices, teams can harness the power of Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software efficiently and adapt to the dynamic nature of modern development projects.  ( 6 min )
    Wear OS apps with Flutter (3/4): Using Platform Channels to implement custom functionality (location & user text input)
    This is part 3 of a series on developing Wear OS apps with Flutter. part 1 for an introduction to Wear OS and common design guidelines and part 2 to setup and install your first Wear OS app! Wear OS support in existing Flutter packages is limited. For example, if you want to get the device's location, the most common ways tend to be to install a package like locationor geolocator. However, both of these currently have known issues or incompatibilities with Wear OS. It's still very easy to implement our own native code that can be called from Flutter, using Platform Channels. With Flutter, it's always easy to rely on these abstractions that are provided for us, but Platform Channels are very useful to understand, because they are actually how all the packages we use are implemented under-th…  ( 9 min )
    Implementing Offline-First Architecture in Flutter: Part 1 - Local Storage with Conflict Resolution
    Building robust mobile apps that work seamlessly regardless of connectivity Welcome to our two-part series on implementing offline-first architecture in Flutter! In this comprehensive guide, we'll build a robust note-taking app that works flawlessly whether you're connected to the internet or completely offline. By the end of this series, you'll have a solid understanding of how to create apps that provide a seamless user experience regardless of network conditions. What You'll Learn in This Series: Part 1 (this post): Setting up local storage with SQLite, implementing conflict resolution strategies, and building a solid data layer Part 2 (coming next): Building synchronization mechanisms, handling connectivity changes, and implementing background sync The App We're Building: Let's dive in…  ( 19 min )
    AI Agentic Kiro- Empowering Intelligent Agents
    What Is AI Agentic Kiro? I built AI Agentic Kiro to let small, goal-driven programs called “agents”—handle cloud tasks automatically. Think of each agent like a little helper that: Understands what you want (for example, “fetch today’s sales data”). Does the work (runs code on AWS services). Keeps track of what it’s done (logs results and errors). How It’s Organized requirements.md design.md tasks.md Keeping these plain-text files first means you stay organized and teammates know exactly what to expect. The Agent’s Life: Hooks You Can Use on_init (when the agent starts): before_task (right before a task runs): after_task(right after completion): on_error (if something fails): on_shutdown (when all work is done): In my first project, I used before_task to check if…  ( 6 min )
    Installation of Linux OS
    A new OS Switch A new OS Switch felt like a career switch. Switching to linux felt weird and new to something interesting because of using Windows for the past three years but it gave me a new experience of switching to linux. What is Linux Linux is a free, open-source operating system (OS) that operates in a computer. It was created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds and is based on the Unix operating system principles. Features of Linux OS Open-Source – Anyone can view, modify, and distribute the source code. Secure – Strong user permissions and community updates make it less vulnerable to viruses. Customizable – Change almost anything: desktop layout, themes, functionality. 4.Stable and Reliable – Rarely crashes, making it popular for servers. 5.Free to Use – Most Linux distributions cost nothing. How to install Linux OS Download a Linux ISO Go to your chosen distribution’s official website (e.g., Ubuntu, Linux Mint) and download the ISO file. For beginners, Ubuntu or Linux Mint is recommended. Create a Bootable USB Use a tool like Rufus (Windows) or Balena Etcher (Mac/Linux) to write the ISO file to a USB drive (8GB or larger). Boot from USB Restart your PC and enter the boot menu (press F2, F12, Esc, or Del at startup). Select your USB drive to load Linux. the keys vary depending on the particular laptop or PC models 4.Install Linux Select Install Choose your language and keyboard layout Pick installation type (dual-boot or erase disk) Create a username and password Click Install and wait for it to finish Post Installation Setup After reboot Update your system bash sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade Conclusion By now, you’ve successfully installed Linux on your machine and taken your first step into the open-source world. Whether you’re using it for coding, server management, or everyday tasks, Linux offers speed, security, and flexibility that few other operating systems can match. Happy Linux-ing techies !  ( 6 min )
    Fast and efficient tool to reduce node_modules size by up to 60%. Ideal for serverless, Docker, and deployment optimization.
    As JavaScript developers, we all know the notorious pain of the node_modules folder - it's become a gargantuan entity of its own. You clone a simple project, run npm install, and suddenly hundreds of megabytes are consumed. The irony? Most of these files are unnecessary bloat - tests, documentation, and configuration files that never see the light of production. Even with modern package managers like pnpm and Bun, while the situation has marginally improved compared to npm CLI, the fundamental problem persists. Today, I'm excited to introduce prune-mod - a tool I developed to tackle this exact problem. Despite being an ultra-lightweight 8.3KB tool, prune-mod can reduce your node_modules size by up to 60% without compromising your application's functionality. Key features that set this tool apart: • Intelligent runtime detection: Automatically leverages Bun if available, boosting processing speed by up to 3x Dry-run mode for previewing changes before applying them Safety-first approach: Never removes critical files like package.json entry points Seamless CI/CD and Docker integration for optimizing image sizes Usage couldn't be simpler: npx @usex/prune-mod This tool particularly shines in these scenarios: • Serverless deployments with strict size limitations (I personally faced this challenge on Cloudflare) Docker containers where you need faster uploads and pull times Local development when you need to reclaim precious disk space Real-world impact: On a typical Next.js project, we've seen reductions from 487MB to 193MB - that's 60% smaller with 44% fewer files! The project is open source, and I welcome contributions, feedback, and suggestions from the community. GitHub: https://github.com/ali-master/prune-mod NPM: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@usex/prune-mod I hope this tool proves as valuable to you as it has been for me, reducing daily development friction and accelerating your deployment cycles after every git push. Let's make our codebases leaner and our deployments faster together!  ( 6 min )
    Plain Guide to Einops
    Table of Contents Why learn Einops? Why read this guide instead of the official Einops tutorial What's in the tutorial Transposing tensors Composition of axes Decomposition of axis Einops reduce Repeating elements Einsum Summary of linear algebra operations using Einsum Einops? Einops provides a way for tensor manipulations to be self-documenting. Key advantages of Einops over traditional methods such as reshape include: Reliable: In addition to doing what is expected, it also explicitly fails for wrong inputs Readable: Codes with Einops are self-documenting and hence easier to read without requiring additional comments Maintainable: readable codes are more maintainable There are also other claimed benefits such as time and memory efficiency which is not touched upon in this articl…  ( 18 min )
    Building a Scalable .NET 8 Web API: Clean Architecture + CQRS + JWT + PostgreSQL + Redis - A Complete Guide
    Every .NET developer has been there, starting a new project with the best intentions, following SOLID principles, writing clean code. Fast forward six months, and you're staring at a monolithic controller with 47 methods, business logic scattered across layers, and a test suite that breaks every time you breathe on the database. Sound familiar? The problem isn't your coding skills; it's the architecture. Most .NET tutorials show you how to build a "simple" API that works perfectly for demos but crumbles under real-world pressure. Today, we're going to change that. In this comprehensive guide, we'll build a production-ready .NET 8 Web API from the ground up using Clean Architecture, CQRS pattern, JWT authentication, PostgreSQL for persistence, and Redis for distributed caching. We're not bu…  ( 15 min )
    How to Write Location Pages That Dominate Local SEO in 2025
    For any business that want to rank in “near me” search results, creating well-optimized location pages is essential. Whether you're a single-location or multi-location brand, these pages help you speak directly to local searchers—and search engines. Avoid duplicate content across pages. Tailor each page to its respective city or neighborhood by including local landmarks, service differentiation, and client stories to build trust and authenticity. Include name, address, and phone number (NAP) with consistent formatting across every page—for both user clarity and search engine trust. Incorporate geo-focused keywords (e.g., "SEO Consultant in Dubai Marina") into titles, meta descriptions, headings, and alt-text to boost relevance. Embed Google Maps and include relevant LocalBusiness schema. This not only enhances user experience but also aids rich snippet generation. Add localized reviews, staff profiles, and testimonials to boost credibility and differentiate each location page. Use consistent URL slugs (e.g., /dubai-marina-seo) and interlink location pages naturally from your homepage or service overview. This helps search engines and users navigate your local footprint better. Here's How to Optimize Location-Specific Pages for Local SEO Success 1. Higher rankings: Location pages signal to Google your relevance for local intent including map pack placements. 2. Better user engagement: Location-specific, actionable info improves session duration and conversion rates. 3. Scalable approach: A templated but customizable structure allows rapid rollout across multiple geographies. Also Read, SEO Myth-Busting: Keyword Stuffing & Meta Keywords Are Dead Location pages are your strongest tool in the local SEO toolkit. When optimized thoughtfully—with unique content, structured data, local credibility, and clear navigation—they drive foot traffic, conversions, and visibility in local search. Looking for a location page audit or a content template? Happy to help—just reach out!  ( 6 min )
    I'm building a new approach to frontend web development. It's meant to be a React killer, as well as a killer of other frameworks.
    The Story of a Component Igor Sukharev ・ May 22 #webdev #javascript #react #solidjs  ( 5 min )
    Oracle: The Bridge Between the Real World and the Blockchain
    Though smart contracts have powerful features, they have a fatal flaw: they can only access on-chain data and cannot fetch off-chain data. For example, a smart contract cannot know today’s weather, the stock price, or the result of a competition. Therefore, we need an oracle. An oracle is a type of middleware that securely feeds off-chain data to smart contracts. Request initiation – The smart contract emits an event requesting specific off-chain data (e.g., a random number). Data retrieval – Oracle nodes listen for these requests and fetch the required data from external sources, such as APIs or IoT devices. Verification and aggregation – Multiple independent oracle nodes provide the same type of data. The network compares the responses, filters out anomalies, and aggregates results to reach consensus. On-chain submission – The verified data is packaged into a blockchain transaction and sent back to the requesting smart contract. Example: Chainlink Currently, Chainlink is the most famous decentralized oracle network. It uses an economic incentive mechanism: rewarding honest nodes and penalizing malicious ones, thereby ensuring data security. In summary, an oracle solves the problem of smart contracts being unable to fetch off-chain data, and serves as a critical bridge connecting blockchain and the real world. ps: some people think oracle is like magic, but it’s really just well-designed data plumbing.  ( 5 min )
    📄 How to Write a PRD (Product Requirement Document) — and Why It’s Your Project’s Best Friend
    If you’ve ever been in a project meeting where everyone thinks they’re on the same page, but halfway through you realize you’re building totally different things… you know why a PRD matters. A Product Requirement Document isn’t just corporate paperwork. It’s your north star. Your blueprint. Your “project Google Maps” that tells the whole team where you’re going, why you’re going there, and what the road looks like. Let’s break it down. Think of a PRD like your shopping list before going to the grocery store. You’ll forget important things. You’ll pick random stuff because it “looks good”. You’ll go over budget. …and worst of all, you’ll come home and realize you still can’t cook dinner. In the same way, without a PRD, your project risks: Scope creep (extra features sneak in) Miscommunicati…  ( 7 min )
    Celebrating 1 Year of QAlogy: From Idea to Reality
    Exactly one year ago, something that had lived in my head for years became reality. QAlogy.com was created. It wasn’t just the launch of a website. Why I Started QAlogy? So, one year ago, QAlogy wasn’t a brand. It wasn’t a community. And from that blank screen, I created everything — piece by piece: I chose the colors What Happened in This First Year? From that first post to today, I’ve: Published a lot of blog posts (some planned, some spontaneous, all from the heart) I have a few ideas I’d love to explore in the near future, such as: Creating a QA course. Thank You Visited QAlogy.com Let’s keep going. Let’s keep testing, learning, and sharing. Visit QAlogy here: https://qalogy.com/ – Vladimir Josifoski Founder of QAlogy.com  ( 6 min )
    🚀 Understanding the Docker Lifecycle with a Simple App
    Docker simplifies how we build, ship, and run applications by following a clear lifecycle. A Dockerfile is like a recipe for your application. It tells Docker: Which base image to start from What dependencies to install What command to run when the container starts Example: # Start with an official Ubuntu image FROM ubuntu:22.04 # Install Python RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y python3 # Copy our app to the container COPY app.py /app/app.py # Set working directory WORKDIR /app # Run the app when container starts CMD ["python3", "app.py"] The Dockerfile is just instructions. To actually create something runnable, we build an image: Using the Dockerfile, a Docker image is created through the docker build command. A Docker image is a lightweight, standalone, and executable packa…  ( 6 min )
    WTF is Component-Driven Architecture?
    WTF is this? Building with LEGO Blocks: Unpacking Component-Driven Architecture Imagine you're a kid on Christmas morning, and instead of a shiny new bike, you get a gazillion LEGO blocks. At first, you're like, " Um, thanks, Santa?" But then you start building, and suddenly, you're creating an epic castle, a spaceship, or even a working toaster (don't ask). That's kind of what Component-Driven Architecture (CDA) is, but for software development. So, buckle up, folks, and let's dive into the wonderful world of CDA! What is Component-Driven Architecture? In simple terms, Component-Driven Architecture is a design approach that breaks down a software application into smaller, independent, and reusable pieces called components. These components are like LEGO blocks, each with a specific functi…  ( 7 min )
    Go Channels Explained Like You’re Five
    When I first started working with Go’s concurrency model, channels seemed mysterious. I knew they were a way for goroutines to talk to each other, but the finer points of how they communicate and when to close them were still fuzzy. After experimenting with a simple example, I now have a much clearer mental model. 1. Channels Are Pipelines for Communication A channel in Go is like a conveyor belt between goroutines. A sender puts values onto the belt. A receiver takes values off the belt. You can think of it as: ch := make(chan int) // a channel for int values Now ch is ready to carry int data from one goroutine to another. 2. Sender Channels vs Receiver Channels In Go, you can explicitly mark a function’s parameter as a send-only or receive-only channel: chan<- int → send-only channe…  ( 6 min )
    Continuity: Moving RubyGems to Org
    Many of my RubyGems had their source repositories at https://github.com/pboling, which is a personal account. There are significant benefits to having repositories under an org account, not least of which is shared org secrets. I can set a secret once for the org and access it within GHA for all of the org's repos. All RubyGems that used to be under my personal account are now at: https://github.com/galtzo-floss. I am also slowly - about 20% done - moving them to: https://codeberg.org/galtzo-floss https://gitlab.com/galtzo-floss I also created an image hosting site for the logos of all the projects I use. You are welcome to use it too: https://logos.galtzo.com You could do a README header like this: Using code like this (the code below uses the SVG images, but the images in the post just above are the alternate rasterized PNG version, due to limitations of dev.to): [![Galtzo FLOSS Logo by Aboling0, CC BY-SA 4.0][🖼️galtzo-i]][🖼️galtzo-discord] [🖼️galtzo-i]: https://logos.galtzo.com/assets/images/galtzo-floss/avatar-192px.svg [🖼️galtzo-discord]: https://discord.gg/3qme4XHNKN  ( 5 min )
    RestoApp: Why We Built an Open-Source Food Delivery Platform
    From WordPress to Node.js When we first started building food delivery websites, we relied on tried-and-true tools — WordPress and WooCommerce. Technologies like PHP were no longer inspiring — we wanted something modern, modular, and flexible. That’s when we decided to switch to Node.js to create solutions that meet today’s web development standards. At the time, we chose Sails.js as the framework — it was simple and easy to understand, allowing us to quickly build an MVP. Yes, it’s aging now and we’re considering migrating to a newer stack, but back then it was the optimal choice. Food delivery is not just an “online store with a cart.” It works differently: The website often serves as an external storefront, while business processes and logistics live inside ERP systems (iiko, r-Keeper…  ( 7 min )
    Rock-Paper-Scissors with Neural-Networks!
    I have created code that trains on YOUR moves (i.e if you have easily recognisable patterns, it will be a piece of cake for the NN), so if you play abnormally in hard unrecognisable patterns the AI will be smoked by you, otherwise it will cook you (and has cooked me as well 😂). For my fellow developers: https://github.com/Kiamehr5/RPS-NeuralNetwork Check it out! And also drop a comment below on what you think! 🔥  ( 5 min )
    Mastering State Management with Zustand in Modern React Applications
    Mastering State Management with Zustand in Modern React Applications State management is at the heart of every React application. As your application grows in complexity, managing various pieces of state across components becomes increasingly challenging. While libraries like Redux have long been the go-to solution, they often bring a lot of boilerplate and complexity. Enter Zustand — a minimal, unopinionated, and powerful state management library that offers simplicity while satisfying the needs of modern applications. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into Zustand, explore how it compares to other state management solutions, and build a small yet functional React project using Zustand. Zustand (German for "state") is a small, fast, and scalable state-management solution created by the…  ( 8 min )
    How I Built an AI Tool to Fix Low-Res Images (And You Can Try It Too)
    Why I Even Started This A few months ago, I was working on a personal web project and hit a problem: Some of my images were just too low-res. Sure, I could open Photoshop, run some filters, and try to clean things up… but it took forever, and the results were hit-or-miss. That made me wonder: "Could I build something that fixes this in seconds using AI?" I wanted a simple, browser-based tool that could: Upscale small or blurry images without making them look weird Transform or restyle visuals (different color moods, art vibes) Generate new graphics from a text prompt when I needed something fresh Basically, a fast, no-friction image enhancer for devs, designers, and creators. I used a mix of modern AI models for super-resolution, style transfer, and text-to-image generation. The frontend is plain HTML/CSS/JS for speed, and the backend handles the AI processing in the cloud. What I learned: AI upscaling isn’t just “make bigger” — it’s about hallucinating realistic detail Some styles work better on certain image types (portraits vs UI screenshots) Keeping UX minimal is key — most people just want to drag, drop, done Try the Demo If you’re curious, I put up a free demo while I’m still collecting feedback. No account needed, works in your browser: 🔗 Demo link here It’s early-stage, so expect rough edges. If you break it, I want to hear about it. I know a lot of DEV folks work on side projects, blogs, or portfolios. If you’ve got low-res screenshots or want to experiment with image styles, this might save you some time. Also, if you’ve built something similar or played with AI upscaling before, I’d love to compare notes. P.S. Mods — This post is about sharing the build process & lessons learned, not just a promo. If anything here feels off for the rules, I’m happy to edit.  ( 6 min )
    VibeTDD Experiment 4.2: From Specs to Stories to Tasks - AI as Business Analyst
    After Phase 4.1 showed that AI shouldn't handle mechanical project setup, I moved to something more promising: Can AI help translate business requirements into actionable development work? This experiment tested whether AI could serve as an intelligent business analyst, breaking down technical specifications into user stories and then into specific development tasks with test criteria. The results revealed important patterns about AI collaboration and led to a breakthrough in prompt organization that I've been applying across all VibeTDD work. Transform a simple requirements document into structured development work: Technical Specification → User-focused stories User Stories → Layer-specific development tasks Development Tasks → Objectives + test scenarios in plain English I used the same…  ( 10 min )
    💡 Pro-Level Next.js + Strapi Tips (Beginner-Friendly but Boss-Level)
    Hey there! Fetch API ✅ Render data ✅ Deploy ✅ Cool. But… there’s a big difference between “it works” and “it’s built like a pro”. Today, I’m sharing two game-changing tips I wish someone told me earlier. faster, safer, and production-ready. Here’s the thing: The sweet spot? Hybrid Rendering: Important stuff = Static + Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) Frequently changing stuff = Live fetch (SSR) Example: // app/blog/[slug]/page.tsx export const revalidate = 60; // Refresh static parts every 60s async function getArticle(slug: string) { const res = await fetch(`${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_STRAPI_URL}/articles?filters[slug][$eq]=${slug}&populate=*`, { next: { revalidate: 60 } }); return res.json(); } async function getComments(articleId: number) { const res = await fetch(`${…  ( 7 min )
    Mastering Digital Learning: The Crucial Role of Feedback in Online Education
    Title: Harnessing The Power of Feedback in Online Education Online education is no longer the wave of the future; it is now an integral part of our present reality. In such a digital landscape, the importance of feedback to effectively shape the learning experience continues to evolve as educators and students navigate the online domain. One of the pivotal aspects of a successful learning environment is feedback, whose role is quintessential in online education. Feedback is not just an educative tool; it is a direct window to improvement, a catalyst for change and, most importantly, a beacon of guidance for students navigating the eLearning landscape. In the context of online learning, feedback is more than just giving or receiving information about one’s performance; it's about engaging i…  ( 7 min )
    GPT-5 Bugs
    Tracking GPT-5 Bugs Together: Introducing the GPT-5 Bug & Issue Tracker Ali Farhat ・ Aug 8 #gpt5 #bugs #chatgpt #ai  ( 5 min )
    Danny Maude: If You Want to Hit Driver Longer, I'd Always Start Here
    Tired of trying to muscle your driver? Danny Maude breaks down four simple tweaks—nail your setup, optimize your swing arc, load into that trail leg, and fine-tune launch—to unlock effortless distance off the tee. He shows how poor setup kills distance, how to add backswing length, and even shares a World Long Drive tip for an instant 5–10 mph boost. In just 14 minutes you’ll learn a towel-drill hack, see a full-speed swing hitting 115 mph, and walk away with a free practice plan (plus a sweet 15% golf apparel discount). Perfect for seniors, beginners, or low handicappers chasing extra yards without swinging harder. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Introducing AI NextWave: Your Hub for AI Tools, Trends & Insights
    AI NextWave is a new hub for exploring the latest AI tools, trends and insights. Our goal is to help developers, students, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts stay ahead of the curve by highlighting emerging tools and applications. In-depth reviews of AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer and Tabnine. Guides to AI-powered writing tools and creative assistants. Round-ups of AI tools for students, from study helpers to scheduling and productivity apps. Articles exploring how AI is transforming healthcare, travel, small business marketing and more. New articles on green AI, AI agents, multimodal models and ethics in AI. We publish new posts every week. You can also subscribe to our free newsletter to get updates straight to your inbox. Visit AI NextWave to explore all our articles, get inspired and join the conversation  ( 5 min )
    Why Autogenerated Unit Tests Can Be An Anti-Pattern
    We are all excited about the potential of Generative AI (GenAI) to boost our productivity. However, it's crucial to critically evaluate where and how we apply these tools, especially in areas like software testing. This post explores why relying solely on GenAI to generate unit tests can be an anti-pattern, ultimately undermining the very purpose of testing. Unit tests are about verifying that the code we write aligns with our intended design and discover bugs as early as possible. They force us, as developers, to clearly articulate the behavior we expect from a specific unit of code. To focus purely on the implementation details, we strategically mock dependencies. This isolation allows us to confidently assess if the code behaves as we designed it—a critical part of the development proce…  ( 7 min )
    🚀 From Developer to AI Authority: How to Position Yourself as an Expert in AI-Driven Development
    A year ago, I was quietly experimenting with AI tools—fine-tuning small models, automating workflows, and reading everything I could about machine learning. But here’s the truth: nobody knew. My work was invisible. Then I discovered something game-changing: being an AI-driven development expert isn’t just about what you know—it’s about how you share, position, and present that knowledge. Today, I want to walk you through the exact strategies I used (and still use) to build credibility, attract opportunities, and stand out in the AI development space. 1️⃣ Master the Core Skills — Then Show Them in Action Programming fundamentals (Python, JavaScript, etc.) Machine learning basics (model training, evaluation, deployment) AI integration (APIs, frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch) Prompt engine…  ( 7 min )
    Redis 8 beyond caching to uniquely powerful traffic management system.
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. A real-time air traffic control simulator that can track aircraft positions (latitude, longitude, altitude). Detect potential collisions using geospatial calculations, and visualize aircraft movement on a live map. It also generates alerts when aircraft violate safety thresholds. Here is the GitHub repo: https://github.com/SebastianKibiriti/redis-airtraffic-simulator-with-deepseek The features of Redis 8 that were used are: GEOADD, for storing the positions of the aircraft + GEORADIUS, for querying other aircrafts nearby. # Store aircraft positions redis.geoadd( "aircraft:positions", {aircraft_id: (longitude, latitude)} ) # Query nearby aircraft (1km radius) conflicts = redis.georadius( "aircraft:positions", current_lng, current_lat, 1, "km" ) Lua Scripting for collision detection. -- conflict_check.lua local nearby = redis.call('GEORADIUS', KEYS[1], ARGV[1], ARGV[2], 1, 'km') -- Checks altitude differences using ZSCORE Streams, for real-time alerts. little to no alerts will be missed with faster replication. # Trigger alert redis.xadd( "conflict_alerts", {"trigger_id": "flight123", "conflicts": "flight456"} ) # Frontend consumes via WebSocket alerts = redis.xread({"conflict_alerts": "$"}, block=0) Multithreaded I/O to optimize performance. This allows for more that 1000+ concurrent aircraft updates to be handled. The combination of geospatial, streaming, and Lua scripting creates a unique traffic management system.  ( 5 min )
    GPT-5's Quiet Upgrades That Supercharge Agent Development
    OpenAI’s GPT-5 livestream was an hour long, packed with demos and model comparisons. But somewhere around the 44-minute mark, three updates were mentioned so casually you could have blinked and missed them. If you’re building Agents, though, these are not small tweaks — they’re weapons-grade upgrades. They hit the exact pain points that slow us down: tool calls that feel like black boxes, payloads broken by escape-sequence chaos, and output formats that never quite stay in line. Here’s why these “80 seconds of airtime” might be the most important thing in GPT-5 for agent developers. In OpenAI’s 1-hour GPT-5 livestream, there’s an 80-second stretch (44:10–45:30) where Michelle Pokrass drops three new features so casually you could blink and miss them. If you’ve been in the Agent development…  ( 10 min )
    Take me with you (My AI Song)
    Melody: 😀 Human-made Lyrics: 😀 Human-made Music production: 🤖 AI-made (Suno) Cover art: 🤖 AI-made (OpenAI) Style prompt Energetic indie-pop driven by a punchy, catchy bassline and rapid drum groove. The verses feature expressive female vocals over rhythmic guitar and synth layers. The pre-chorus escalates with syncopat... Damn... have you ever listen to something like this? She was right. So later on, I decided to push this song a bit further with more remixes. This time I tried to go pure rock style. I'm glad I did. This turns out way better than I expected. Some of the sci-fi themed rhymes really makes me want to fly into space! This is pretty much the song that motivated me to really go deep into music production to make it legit and try to publish it. I really could see a real pop artist sing this song. 📅 More great songs next week!  ( 6 min )
    راهنمای جامع و کامل تنظیم پروژه در جیرا (Jira) از صفر تا صد
    در دنیای پویای مدیریت پروژه، به ویژه در حوزه توسعه نرم‌افزار، استفاده از ابزارهای کارآمد برای سازماندهی، پیگیری و مدیریت وظایف از اهمیت بالایی برخوردار است. یکی از قدرتمندترین و محبوب‌ترین ابزارها در این زمینه، نرم‌افزار جیرا (Jira) است. این راهنمای جامع، شما را از ابتدایی‌ترین مفاهیم تا پیشرفته‌ترین تنظیمات در جیرا همراهی می‌کند تا بتوانید پروژه‌های خود را به بهترین شکل ممکن مدیریت کنید. Jira چیست؟ یش از آنکه به راهنمای تنظیم پروژه بپردازیم، لازم است به این سوال اساسی پاسخ دهیم: jira چیست جیرا به تیم‌ها این امکان را می‌دهد که وظایف را در قالب "مسئله" یا "Issue" تعریف کرده، آن‌ها را به افراد مختلف اختصاص دهند، برای آن‌ها اولویت و زمان‌بندی تعیین کنند و وضعیت هر وظیفه را در یک گردش کار (Workflow) مشخص دنبال نمایند. این شفافیت و قابلیت پیگیری، به مدیران پروژه و اعضای تیم کمک می‌کند تا دید…  ( 10 min )
    Why Vibe Coding Isn't the AI Utopia You Think It Is
    The internet loves good vibe coding post like "AI wrote my app in 5 minutes". I mean, attention is gold in content creation and I totally get it but it doesn't show the other side of the process. Especially about the part where people say its replacing developers. It does raise the bar as now anyone can build a product with LLMs and vibe coding is fast. It feels smart. But it's not replacing developers. It's reminding us why they still matter. Vibe coding is what happens when developers offload code generation to AI. You give a high-level instruction like: "Write a function to parse a config and return only the active keys." and let the AI do the rest. The appeal is real. You get speed, fewer keystrokes, and less context-switching. The code often looks right, but that's not the same as bei…  ( 8 min )
    Optimize Next.js Performance with Smart Code Splitting: What to Load, When, and Why
    When building modern web applications, performance isn't a luxury — it's a necessity. Next.js comes with built-in code splitting to help you deliver faster, leaner apps by loading only what’s needed. So how can you go beyond the defaults and take more control over what gets loaded — and when? In this article, we’ll explore how to use dynamic imports effectively in Next.js to optimize performance — especially for components and libraries that aren’t required on initial load. Want to explore similar examples? Check out this GitHub repo - nextjs-perf-showcase with demo projects. Why Code Splitting Matters Static vs Dynamic Imports When Might You Use Dynamic Imports? Example: Dynamic Modal Dynamic Tabs Map with Leaflet Audio with WaveSurfer Charts with Chart.js Does Next.js Split Code by Page…  ( 12 min )
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    A Complete Next.js Streaming Guide: loading.tsx, Suspense, and Performance
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    Why Base64 Encoding is More Useful Than You Think
    If you’ve ever worked with web development, APIs, or security tokens, chances are you’ve bumped into Base64 encoding — maybe without even realizing it. For many developers, Base64 is just that weird output when you “convert an image to text.” But in reality, it’s a powerful and practical tool for solving everyday problems in software development. This makes it safe to send binary files (like images, PDFs, or ZIP archives) over channels that only support text — such as JSON, XML, or email. Hello → SGVsbG8= When I Use Base64 in Real Life Sending files in JSON APIs JWT token debugging Storing binary inside config files The Downsides You Should Know It’s not encryption — don’t treat it as a security feature. Large files might cause performance issues if handled entirely as Base64. Base64 Examples in Different Languages // Encode const text = "Hello World"; const encoded = btoa(text); console.log(encoded); // SGVsbG8gV29ybGQ= // Decode const decoded = atob(encoded); console.log(decoded); // Hello World Python import base64 # Encode text = "Hello World" encoded = base64.b64encode(text.encode()).decode() print(encoded) # SGVsbG8gV29ybGQ= # Decode decoded = base64.b64decode(encoded).decode() print(decoded) # Hello World PHP My Favorite Tool for Base64 It’s: 100% client-side (your data stays in your browser). Works with both text ↔ Base64 and file ↔ Base64. Has a clean, mobile-friendly UI. Final Thoughts Next time you need to transfer binary data through a text-only channel, think Base64 — and save yourself a few headaches.  ( 6 min )
    Building PhAlS - A Phishing Alert System using Google AI Studio.
    This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. I built PhAlS (Phishing Alert System), a sleek, modern web app that uses the Google Gemini API to analyze text for phishing threats. The goal was to create a tool that is not only powerful but also beautiful and intuitive to use. A user can paste a suspicious URL, an email body, or any other text, and the app provides a real-time risk assessment. https://aistudio.google.com/apps/drive/1imNw8p-q-VFYuu8sJjHIH-7nnii92MyE?showPreview=true&resourceKey= What I learned: AI has developed significantly, especially the ones of Google. Prompt engineering is getting crucial in this rapidly pacing world. AI can build fully fetched apps in matter of seconds. Phishing can be detected easily by ourselves. Doing anything is easy, it's just about how you use your brain.  ( 5 min )
    🐱 Introducing Nyash: A Browser-Native Programming Language
    Just launched Nyash, a revolutionary programming language designed for the modern web! ## Key Features Everything is Box Philosophy: Unified, memory-safe object model Zero Installation: Runs directly in browsers via WebAssembly Creative Coding: Built-in Canvas API for games and art Memory Safety: Eliminates crashes and memory leaks 🎮 Try it now: https://moe-charm.github.io/nyash/ https://github.com/moe-charm/nyash Built with Rust + WebAssembly, powered by AI collaboration. #ProgrammingLanguage #WebAssembly #Rust #BrowserFirst  ( 5 min )
    Laravel 12 Create, Skip, Run and Rollback Migrations
    In this guide on "Laravel 12: How to Create, Skip, Run, and Rollback Migrations", you'll learn how to work with Laravel migrations effectively. We’ll walk through the process of generating migration files, executing only specific ones, skipping certain migrations, and rolling back individual migration files when needed. This Laravel tutorial provides clear, step-by-step examples to help you understand each command in depth. For additional guidance and advanced usage, don’t forget to visit the official Laravel migration documentation. What You'll Learn in This Guide In this post, you'll explore the following topics related to Laravel migrations: 1. How to Run a Specific Migration 2. How to Create a Model Along with a Migration 3. How to Conditionally Skip Migrations in Laravel using shouldR…  ( 7 min )
    Continuing ShortenUrl with Redis 8
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. I was building ShortenUrl, which utilizes Redis Stack. Now, I'll try to utilize Redis 8 and add some features, for example, statistics. Simple Shorten URL using Redis and Auth0 Bervianto Leo Pratama ・ Aug 28 '22 #redishackathon #redis #dotnet Details of usage, mostly in README.ME. I'll explain what the highlight features. As a primary database, I'm using JSON for storing in Redis. It's speedy! Using aggregate/order in Redis.  ( 5 min )
    ⚡ Critical Rendering Path Optimization — The Missing Piece in Your Performance Toolkit
    When people talk about performance, they usually think about Lighthouse scores, lazy loading, or caching. But there’s something deeper under the hood — the Critical Rendering Path (CRP) — the sequence of steps the browser takes to turn your HTML, CSS, and JS into pixels on the screen. If you understand and optimize it, your site feels instant. What is the Critical Rendering Path? It’s the browser’s “checklist” for rendering: 1️⃣ HTML → Parse & build DOM CSS → Parse & build CSSOM JavaScript → Execute and potentially block rendering Render Tree → Merge DOM + CSSOM Layout → Calculate positions & sizes Paint → Fill pixels on screen Any delays in these steps = slower First Contentful Paint (FCP) & Largest Contentful Paint (LCP). CRP Optimization Techniques 1. Inline Critical CSS Load only the styles needed for above-the-fold content in the . header { background: white; } /* ...critical styles here... */ Then load the rest asynchronously. 2. Defer Non-Critical JavaScript Use defer or async to prevent JS from blocking rendering. 3. Minimize Render-Blocking Resources Combine small CSS files Serve minified assets Use preload for fonts & hero images 4. Use next/script Strategically (Next.js) Prioritize scripts that affect above-the-fold UX. import Script from "next/script"; 5. Reduce Critical Path Length Limit DOM depth Reduce unnecessary CSS selectors Avoid oversized images 6. Measure & Monitor Use: Chrome DevTools → Performance tab Lighthouse → Opportunities WebPageTest → Filmstrip view Why It Matters A fast CRP = Performance is not just about scoring 100 — it’s about making the first interaction feel instant. Have you optimized your CRP before? What’s your #1 trick for making pages render faster?  ( 6 min )
    How I Reduced ELB Access Log Analysis Time by 80% Using AWS Data Processing MCP Server
    The other day, we had a sudden spike in requests to one of our services, which triggered a flood of ELB latency alerts. Fortunately, I had already built a foundation for analyzing ELB access logs via Athena. I eventually tracked down a suspicious IP hammering us with requests and blocked it, but I was left thinking "That could have gone faster." While browsing AWS’s official MCP servers again, I noticed one I’d previously ignored the AWS Data Processing MCP Server. This post is a quick walkthrough of how I set it up, the snags I hit along the way, and how it worked in practice. I connected it from Claude Desktop by adding the following to claude_desktop_config.json. work-mcp is an AWS_PROFILE I created just for this purpose. { "mcpServers": { "aws.dp-mcp": { "command": "uvx", …  ( 8 min )
    Rick Beato: A Simple Twist Of Fate
    A Simple Twist Of Fate explores how random encounters and surprising detours set Rick Beato’s career in motion. Alongside the story, he’s offering six core music courses—ear training, interactive book, Quick Lessons Pro, Arpeggio Masterclass, Music Theory for Songwriters and a Beginner Guitar Course—for just $109 (a $735 total value). Huge shout-out to his Beato Club supporters—Justin Scott, Terence Mark, Jason Murray and dozens more—whose support keeps the music alive. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    AWS SES with a NestJS Backend to Send Email Verifications
    In my latest project, I needed to set up email verification to make sure users are providing valid email addresses when signing up. To do this, I integrated AWS SES (Simple Email Service) with my NestJS backend to send verification emails with a code that users could use to confirm their email addresses. If you're working on something similar or just want to know how it works, let me walk you through the process. I'll keep it simple and personal to make it easy to understand. AWS SES (Simple Email Service) is a cloud-based email service by AWS that lets you send emails easily and at scale. You can use it to send transactional emails, marketing emails, or, in my case, verification emails. There are a few reasons I chose AWS SES for this project: Reliable and high deliverability - Fewer emai…  ( 7 min )
    Building Cursor Powered App: A Devlog Series, Powered by Cursor (Part 4) – Authentication Logic
    In the last few episodes of this devlog saga, we laid down the basics. From crafting our pkg utilities to sketching out the core architecture. Now it's time to work on one of the most important parts of any app: Authentication. Yes, that magical system that decides whether you're a trusted user or just some stranger. And, get ready for another temporary hardcoded user. Promise, it's just for testing. (I know, we said the same thing about any other config in previous part :D). In this post, we'll walk through the authentication domain, use cases, and how we wire them together using dependency injection. While the implementation uses a hardcoded user for now (since the database setup comes later), all the token mechanics are already production-style. At its core, the authentication doma…  ( 8 min )
    Understanding SQL Commands in a Customer-Sales Database
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    How to create a deployment in Kubernetes
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    Fastest MVP with Amplify Kiro Amazon Q Developer —Practical playbook for startups and enterprise innovation teams—
    Introduction If your goal is to compress the design → release → improvement loop and ship an MVP as fast as possible, a pragmatic approach in 2025 is to lean on three AWS tools that work well together. Amplify Gen 2 A code-first platform where defining requirements in TypeScript (data models / auth / functions) automatically provisions the AWS resources you need. Kiro AWS’s agentic AI IDE (preview) that runs the pipeline end-to-end: spec → design → coding → tests → documentation. Amazon Q Developer Your IDE “pair-programmer” for code understanding, doc/test generation, and design guidance. This article explains how to combine these three to shorten the path to MVP for both startups and enterprise innovation teams. Amplify Gen2 puts the “write requirements in TypeScript = the infra …  ( 8 min )
    How to add secrets in Kubernetes deployments
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    Why Readonly Doesn't Make Objects Immutable in C# ?
    When you first encounter the Readonly keyword in C#, it seems straightforward, prevent fields from being reassigned after construction. But once you start applying it to reference types, things get more nuanced. value vs. reference types, and what developers should keep in mind to write safer, cleaner code. In C#, the Readonly keyword: Can be applied to fields. Ensures the field can only be assigned during declaration or inside the constructor of the class/struct. Once assigned, the field can't point to a different object. public class User { public string Name { get; set; } } public class Account { private readonly User _user = new User(); public void ChangeUser() { // This is possible _user.Name = "New Name"; // But this will result in compile-time error _user = new User(); } } Misunderstanding: reference type doesn't make the object itself immutable, it only means the reference can't be reassigned. You can still modify the object's internal state. Value Types: readonly int number = 5; // Compile-time error number = 10; With value types (like int, bool, struct), Readonly means you cannot change the value. Reference Types: readonly List items = new List(); // Possible items.Add("Test"); // Compile-time error items = new List(); So, the object can still mutate , it's the reference that's locked. To make an object's state immutable, you must: Avoid set accessors in properties. Make all fields Readonly. Use init accessors for initialization only. Don't expose collection fields directly. *Example public class User { public string Name { get; init; } } Radonly with Properties public string Role { get; init; } = "admin"; These make the property immutable after initialization.  ( 6 min )
    How to Choose the Right Microservice Boundaries
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    2D Soft Body Collision via Bisector Rays Approach — QuarkPhysics
    This little article presents how soft body collisions are handled in QuarkPhysics, a 2D multi-dynamics physics engine. About QuarkPhysics: Main Project Github: https://github.com/erayzesen/QuarkPhysics https://github.com/erayzesen/godot-quarkphysics Approaches for 2D Soft Body Collisions: Since there’s currently no general-purpose 2D physics engine that handles soft body dynamics in detail, I had to experiment with several approaches for use in QuarkPhysics. SAT provides solid performance and stability for rigid bodies, where colliders remain static or convex, and is widely used in 2D rigid physics engines. However, when I applied SAT to soft body collisions, several issues arose: 1- Soft body colliders are constantly updated and often produce non-convex or even complex polygons that S…  ( 8 min )
    Agentic AI for Smart Meter Reading & Anomaly Detection : A Developer’s Guide
    Introduction Smart meters are transforming how utilities monitor and manage energy consumption by providing granular, real-time usage data. However, the flood of data presents new challenges: how can utilities automatically detect anomalies like sudden usage spikes or malfunctioning meters without constant human supervision? Why Use Agentic AI in Smart Metering? Agentic AI agents are distinct because they: Operate independently without human intervention. Make contextual decisions based on data patterns. Continuously learn and adapt over time (in more advanced setups). Scale easily to manage thousands or millions of devices. For utilities, this means faster detection of issues like power theft, equipment faults, or communication failures—minimizing revenue loss and improving servic…  ( 7 min )
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    How to push a containerized Spring Boot app to Docker Hub
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    Handling Nested and Root Attributes Gracefully
    In real-world Laravel applications, it’s common to work with complex data structures. Sometimes, we have a nested attribute like details.name in our model, but in other cases, the same data might exist at the root level, e.g. name. If you always use data_get($model, 'details.name'), you risk getting null when the nested attribute is empty — even if the root attribute exists. This can happen when working with data that comes from different sources or has different states (e.g., draft vs. submitted applications). Here’s a common scenario: return [ 'name' => data_get($company, 'details.name'), 'category' => data_get($company, 'details.category'), 'authorised_capital' => data_get($company, 'details.authorised_capital'), ]; If details exists but details.category is empty, Laravel’…  ( 8 min )
    How to setup Airtable MCP for effective work manahement 💻📊
    Airtable is a great app for tracking projects, tasks, colloboration, CRM, inventory management, and more. It keeps things clear and organized. But, what if you don’t have to navigate the dashboards to get things done and do things from a single Chat interface. Airtable MCP makes it possible. It connects your base to tools that understand your tables and fields. You can fetch records, update values, and generate summaries using real data. In this post, you will see how to set up Airtable MCP with Claude or Cursor and use it to manage updates, track work, and speed things up. What is MCP? Think of MCP as a bridge that connects all your SaaS tools to your AI agent. It acts like an adapter, enabling your AI agent (Client) to understand and interact with your tools. According to Anthropic (t…  ( 10 min )
    Starting The Cloud Resume Challenge
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    🧠 Solving LeetCode Until I Become Top 1% — Day `54`
    🔹 Problem: Power of Two Difficulty: #Easy Tags: #Math #BitManipulation Given an integer n, determine if it is a power of two. A number is a power of two if it can be written as 2^k for some integer k ≥ 0. True if n is a power of two, otherwise return False. Brute Force Idea: Keep dividing n by 2 while it’s even. If we ever hit an odd number before n becomes 1, it’s not a power of two. If we reach 1 exactly, it is a power of two. This works because a power of two in binary has exactly one 1 bit. Optimized Strategy: Use bitwise trick: n > 0 and (n & (n - 1)) == 0 This works because powers of two have exactly one bit set, so subtracting 1 flips that bit and sets all bits after it to 1. AND-ing them results in 0. But here, I implemented the division approach, which is still O(log n) and easy to understand. Algorithm Used: Simple iterative division check. ⚙️ Code Implementation (Python) class Solution: def isPowerOfTwo(self, n: int) -> bool: while n != 1: if n % 2 == 1 or n == 0: return False n //= 2 return True Time: O(log n) — Each step halves n. Space: O(1) — No extra memory used. ✅ Powers of two in binary have only one bit set. 💡 Division method is beginner-friendly, bitwise method is constant-time. 💭 If a problem involves checking for power of two, consider both math and bit tricks. [x] Could I solve this without help? [x] Did I write code from scratch? [x] Did I understand why it works? [x] Will I be able to recall this in a week? Power of Three Power of Four Metric Value Day 54 Total Problems Solved 410 Confidence Today 😃 Leetcode Rating 1572  ( 6 min )
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    Building Durable Cloud Control Systems with Temporal
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    Why Top Developers Prioritize Failure Management
    There’s a saying: “Amateurs study tactics, while professionals study logistics.” In software, this translates to: “Amateurs focus on algorithms, while professionals focus on failures.” At J on the Beach, I took time in my talk to expand on this saying and explain that real-world systems don’t just need code that works on the “happy path” — they need a safety net for when things go wrong. Modern software development has layers of complexity. You’re not just writing code; you’re connecting systems across time and space, handling data that doesn’t sleep, and ensuring flawless performance at scale. What sets top developers apart is how they manage failures. Building resilience focuses on ensuring reliability when things inevitably go wrong, not just maintaining uptime. In this post, we’ll walk…  ( 8 min )
    SEO vs GEO – What I Learned
    Recently, I explored two fascinating topics: The process of improving your website or content to rank higher in search engines like Google. It’s all about keywords, quality content, and making your site easy for both users and search engines to understand. A newer concept that focuses on making your content more discoverable by AI-powered search tools and chatbots (like ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.). Instead of targeting only Google’s ranking, GEO ensures your content is AI-ready—structured, factual, and in a format that AI can accurately reference. SEO = Optimizing for traditional search engines. GEO = Optimizing for AI-driven answers. Future-ready content will need both. I’ll be exploring strategies that merge SEO and GEO to maximize visibility across both search engines and AI-powered platforms. Have you tried GEO yet? #SEO #GenerativeAI #GEO #FrontendDevelopment #LearningJourney #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #WebDevelopment #SearchOptimization #AIDriven  ( 5 min )
    Why I Tried AWS SAM for My Portfolio Project
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    Ripple-SEC Settlement Rally Cools as XRP Drops 5% on Profit-Taking
    XRP surged more than 13% on Friday as the Ripple-SEC case came to a conclusive end.  ( 29 min )
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    Sandisk Partners With Universiti Sains Malaysia To Open New CiA Lab
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) teamed up with the Sandisk Corporation, the popular memory maker and brand, to launch a new lab on campus. The new lab is officially known as the USB-Sandisk Centre of Innovation and Automation Lab, or CiA Lab for short. The CiA Lab is and will continue to be fully funded by […] The post Sandisk Partners With Universiti Sains Malaysia To Open New CiA Lab appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    GAC Malaysia Showcases Emkoo And M8 PHEV At One Utama Roadshow
    GAC Malaysia recently launched a roadshow at One Utama Shopping Centre from 6 to 10 August, where they are showcasing the locally assembled C-segment SUV, Emkoo, and the M8 PHEV. Both these cars are making an appearance for the second time to the public. The Emkoo was first unveiled at the PACE Autoshow, while the […] The post GAC Malaysia Showcases Emkoo And M8 PHEV At One Utama Roadshow appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Baidu’s Apollo Go Robotaxi Falls Into Construction Pit With Passenger
    A robotaxi operated by Baidu’s Apollo Go service fell into a deep construction pit in Chongqing, China while carrying a passenger. The incident took place earlier this week, and was reported by outlets including the Southern Metropolis Daily and Huashang Newspaper. The passenger, a woman, was not injured and was rescued by nearby residents using […] The post Baidu’s Apollo Go Robotaxi Falls Into Construction Pit With Passenger appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Apple Patent Describes Vision Pro Haptic Feedback Using AirPods
    Apple markets the Vision Pro as the ultimate immersive piece of gear. While the claim is debatable, it can always be improved using haptic feedback. And what better way to do it with AirPods? Or so suggests a patent that was published earlier in the week. On one hand, the patent doesn’t say AirPods specifically. […] The post Apple Patent Describes Vision Pro Haptic Feedback Using AirPods appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Google Pixel Watch 4 Leak Reveals Deeper Gemini Integration
    Ahead of the upcoming Made by Google event on 20 August 2025, we are treated to yet another leak regarding the Pixel devices. This time, we are looking at marketing materials for the Pixel Watch 4, courtesy of known leakster Evan Blass. It seems that deeper Gemini integration will be one of the main highlights […] The post Google Pixel Watch 4 Leak Reveals Deeper Gemini Integration appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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    Anthropic revenue tied to two customers as AI pricing war threatens margins
    Anthropic faces risks as $5B run rate leans on Cursor and GitHub Copilot as OpenAI’s cheaper GPT‑5 undercuts Claude, spotlighting customer concentration risks and enterprise AI cost pressure.  ( 10 min )
    OpenAI returns old models to ChatGPT as Sam Altman admits ‘bumpy’ GPT-5 rollout
    The pressure is on for OpenAI to prove that GPT-5 isn’t just an incremental update, but a true step forward.  ( 7 min )
    OpenAI’s GPT-5 rollout is not going smoothly
    It also failed on a simple algebra arithmetic problem that elementary schoolers could probably nail, 5.9 = x + 5.11.  ( 8 min )
    ChatGPT users dismayed as OpenAI pulls popular models GPT-4o, o3 and more — enterprise API remains (for now)
    OpenAI has announced GPT-5 will replace all models on ChatGPT. Many users are mourning the workhorse model.  ( 8 min )
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    Construyendo Strands Agents con Pocas Líneas de Código: Tools Personalizadas e Integración MCP
    🔗 Repositorio en GitHub Descubre cómo crear agentes que pueden interactuar con tu entorno de desarrollo usando herramientas personalizadas y el Protocolo de Contexto de Modelos (MCP) con Strands Agents. En esta publicación, aprenderás cómo empoderar agentes con herramientas que les permiten interactuar con sistemas externos, acceder a datos, y cómo implementar el Protocolo de Contexto de Modelos (MCP) como un mecanismo para extender las capacidades de los agentes. Antes de sumergirnos en la implementación, configuremos las dependencias necesarias y la configuración. Clona el repositorio: git clone https://github.com/elizabethfuentes12/strands-agent-samples cd notebook Crea y activa un entorno virtual: python -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate # En Windows: .venv\Scripts\act…  ( 10 min )
    Case Study – Automating an ETL Pipeline with MCP
    This case study demonstrates how Model Context Protocol (MCP) allows AI agents to automate complete ETL workflows, without manual scripting. By exposing data pipelines as structured tools, MCP enables agents to extract, transform, and load data simply by following natural language prompts. This approach reduces integration complexity and helps teams move from code-heavy pipelines to fully orchestrated, agent-driven automation. Keboola’s MCP server turns Keboola pipelines into AI-callable tools. Agents can manage storage, run SQL transformations, trigger jobs, and access metadata—all with natural language. For example, a prompt like “Segment customers with frequent purchases and run that job daily” launches a full ETL workflow with built-in logging and error handling 12. # Example: initiat…  ( 7 min )
    Automated Formulation Optimization for Targeted Immunoadjuvant Peptide Delivery in Injectable Immunotherapy
    The proposed research focuses on automating the optimization of peptide formulations for targeted immunoadjuvant delivery in injectable immunotherapy, specifically addressing challenges in achieving optimal immune cell penetration and sustained antigen presentation. Current formulation development relies heavily on empirical screening, a slow and resource-intensive process. This research leverages a high-throughput computational design and simulation pipeline to accelerate this process, offering significant potential for improving efficacy and reducing development timelines in injectable cancer immunotherapy. The impact lies in a predicted 30-50% reduction in preclinical development time and the potential for personalized immunotherapeutic regimens based on individual patient profiles, rep…  ( 13 min )
    (Low)Code Maturity Model
    TL;DR The (Low)Code Maturity Model (LCMM) is a framework to classify how a technology team balances governance, flexibility, and delivery speed across three levels: Codeful – Full control over code, strict governance, and strong consistency. Low-deploy – A hybrid of code and low-code tools, enabling faster delivery while retaining some flexibility. Low-code – Tool-driven development with minimal coding, ideal for quick wins and non-developer contributions. Why it matters: Choosing the right level for each initiative helps avoid the extremes of slow, over-governed delivery or uncontrolled, unmaintainable quick hacks. When to use: Codeful → For core systems, high-risk domains, long-term maintainability, improving reusability, refactor of mature features. Low-deploy → For experimen…  ( 9 min )
    NautilusTrader: The Open-Source Trading Platform
    Introducing NautilusTrader: A Modern Algorithmic Trading Platform In the fast-paced world of algorithmic trading, having the right tools and platforms is crucial for success. NautilusTrader emerges as a sophisticated solution designed to empower quantitative traders and developers with cutting-edge technology. This platform not only enhances your trading strategy but also ensures that your research and deployment processes are seamless and efficient. NautilusTrader is an open-source, high-performance algorithmic trading platform tailored for quantitative traders. It offers a unique blend of features, including backtesting capabilities with historical data, live trading deployment, multi-venue support, and more. The platform is built on a robust architecture that combines Rust for core co…  ( 6 min )
    A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Docs as Code & CI/CD Pipelines
    In today's software world, documentation is no longer a side task—it’s a core part of the development lifecycle. If you've heard terms like “Docs as Code” and “CI/CD pipelines”, but they sound intimidating or too advanced, this guide is for you. Whether you’re a technical writer, developer, or contributor to an open-source project, you'll learn how to automate documentation deployment using a static site generator and GitHub Actions. No complex DevOps background needed. Docs as Code is a modern approach that treats documentation just like source code. Instead of writing docs in Google Docs or Word, you write them in Markdown, version them in Git, and manage them in the same repository as the project. This approach allows: Team collaboration through version control (like Git) Code reviews…  ( 8 min )
    Qyra AI - AI Customer Support Chatbot
    Qyra AI - Intelligent Customer Support Chatbot This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache Qyra AI is an intelligent customer support chatbot powered by Redis AI and Google Gemini, designed to revolutionize how businesses handle customer interactions. 🚀 One-Click Setup - Sign up, configure, and deploy in minutes 📄 Document Intelligence - Upload PDFs to create a smart knowledge base 🎨 Dashboard Control - Comprehensive management interface 🔌 Easy Integration - Single script integration for any website 🤖 AI-Powered Responses - Context-aware conversations using Gemini AI 📊 Real-time Analytics - Live insights into chatbot performance Sign Up - Create your account on the dashboard Configure - Customize your chatbot's appearance and behavior Upload Knowledge - Add …  ( 6 min )
    Day 41/180 of Frontend Dev: Styling Forms and Tables
    Challenge Title: Mastering the Look of Forms and Tables with CSS Welcome to Day 41 of our 180 Frontend Challenge. Yesterday, we styled a personal website. Today, we will focus on two essential UI elements you’ll use in almost every web project—forms and tables. The goal is not only to make them functional but also visually appealing, accessible, and easy to interact with. Forms help users interact with your website, from logging in to sending messages. A poorly styled form can frustrate users. Tables are crucial for displaying structured data, but without styling, they can be hard to read. Keep your files organized: forms-tables/ │ ├── index.html ├── style.css We’ll create a simple form and a table for demonstration. <meta char…  ( 7 min )
    Data Science Resume Feedback and Semantic Job Recommendation System
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. Career Code Advisor is a Redis‑powered, AI‑augmented job search app. It matches candidates to roles using hybrid search (full‑text + vectors), provides résumé‑aware recommendations, and surfaces real‑time engagement (live favorites + a rolling 60‑minute trend). Highlights Paste or upload your résumé → instant matches + short coaching feedback. Faceted filters (location, company, skills) that feel instant. Autocomplete & Ctrl+K quick launcher for speedy navigation. Semantic fallback when text search returns few/no results. Save jobs (⭐) and see live favorites in the upper right as well as real time increases in decreases in a grafana dashboard. Live app: https://careercodeadvisor.com (The UI exposes Ctrl+K, Saved Jo…  ( 6 min )
    Golf.com: We Found The Most Accurate Launch Monitor In Golf
    Maddi MacClurg lines up Trackman, FullSwing and GCQuad on the driving range, using a meticulous yardage-verification method to check each monitor’s numbers against real-world distances. Shot after shot, she compares the data to her own measurements to see which device really tells the truth. After crunching the numbers, one launch monitor emerges as the clear winner—yet the results might just surprise you. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    GameSpot: Grounded 2: Early Access First Impressions (Everything I Think)
    Grounded 2’s Early Access sucked me in for 34 glorious hours. The story picks up with fresh mystery vibes in Brookhollow Park, and I can’t get over the Ice Cream Cart’s quirky side quests. Buggies (your new rideable six-legs) are a blast, and crafting feels deeper and more rewarding than before. Building a base still scratches that survival itch, and defined class roles add smart twists to combat. It’s not all smooth—bugs pop up like giant ants at a picnic—but with polish on the horizon, Grounded 2 is shaping up to be the backyard blockbuster we’ve been waiting for. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    GameSpot: Why I Can't Stop Playing Elden Ring: Nightreign
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    IGN: Sky: The Two Embers - Part 1 Official Trailer (2025)
    Sky: The Two Embers – Part 1 drops in-game on July 21 as a wordless animated origin story of a once-starlit kingdom in the clouds. You follow an orphan chasing hope through a world slipping into darkness, side-by-side with a sweet, expressive manatee companion. Each chapter debuts weekly with playable Seasonal Quests that let you jump right into the kingdom’s final days, and loops every two hours in the in-game cinema. After the Sky Creator Awards on August 15, the full film gets a one-time showing—melding cinema and gameplay in a social, emotional experience. It’s the next big moment for thatgamecompany, building on Sky: Children of the Light’s 2019 debut, its slew of awards and 270 million downloads across platforms. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Light of Motiram's Steam Page Quietly Altered by Tencent After Sony Lawsuit - IGN Daily Fix
    In light of Sony’s lawsuit over its Horizon Zero Dawn–style vibes, Tencent quietly tweaked Light of Motiram’s Steam page—scrubbing the Aloy lookalike art, dialing back mentions of giant mechs and rewriting the description. Meanwhile, rumor has Starfield’s upcoming PS5 port letting you hop between planets (just don’t expect a seamless No Man’s Sky moment), and Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick swears BioShock 4 is still on track, despite a failed internal review. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Microservices Disaster? One Simple Trick to Stop Distributed Transaction Hell!
    Is Your Microservices Dream Turning into a Transaction Nightmare? You jumped on the microservices bandwagon for good reason: scalability, flexibility, faster development. But if you’re anything like the engineers I talk to, you’ve probably hit a brick wall. That wall? Distributed transactions. Suddenly, your simple online order isn’t so simple. It needs to talk to the inventory service, the payment service, the shipping service, and maybe even a loyalty points service. If one fails, what happens? Do you roll back everything? Do you leave things half-done? This is where the "transaction hell" begins. You’re not alone. Many teams try to solve this with complex two-phase commits (2PC) or other heavy-duty solutions. They end up with slow systems, tangled code, and a lot of headaches. It feel…  ( 9 min )
    Low Coupling and High Cohesion: simple with diagrams
    Short description Low coupling and high cohesion have been around for a long time as part of the GRASP patterns. However, the difference between coupling and cohesion is subtle. Many developers tend to mix them up, or understand only one (usually coupling) but not the other. cohesion and coupling as presented in Clean Code by Robert C. Martin. This note covers following questions: What’s the difference between coupling and cohesion? When does coupling become cohesion? Why can’t coupling exist without cohesion? Coupling and cohesion are closely related concepts. The confusion often comes from the language itself — the words sound similar and are sometimes used interchangeably in everyday conversation. Both measure communication or dependency between entities. The difference lies in the l…  ( 6 min )
    Matanuska ADR 018 - Looping Syntax
    This article is a repost of an ADR from Matanuska BASIC, my attempt to write a BASIC interpreter in TypeScript. The next feature to implement in Matanuska is looping. Classic BASIC's looping structures are... idiosyncratic, especially as compared to what's expected in a modern language. Therefore, we would like to compare what's offered by BASIC versus a modern language (in this case, Python), and make a decision based on these trade-offs. It is worth clarifying what design heuristics are important in this decision: Matanuska BASIC should loosely mirror classic BASIC dialects, such as MSX BASIC. Matanuska BASIC should support modern features, such as those in Python, as appropriate. Matanuska BASIC should be internally consistent. Design heuristics leveraged in its conditionals should also…  ( 9 min )
    Make Money Fast with gpt-oss AI
    The AI era is not just a passing trend — it’s a paradigm shift that is completely rewriting how software is developed, deployed, and monetized. In the same way the internet created a new breed of millionaires in the early 2000s, and mobile apps did in the 2010s, today’s open-weight AI models are unlocking a new gold rush for developers. One of the most game-changing recent launches in this space is OpenAI’s gpt-oss, developed in partnership with Ollama. This isn’t just “another LLM” — it’s a developer-friendly, locally runnable, Apache 2.0 licensed AI model that gives you the same advanced reasoning capabilities you’d expect from cloud AI APIs, but with none of the usage restrictions, API fees, or vendor lock-in. Unlike proprietary API models where every call costs you money and user data …  ( 8 min )
    IGN: Mafia: The Old Country - Official Accolades Trailer
    Mafia: The Old Country – Official Accolades Trailer Mafia: The Old Country just dropped its Accolades Trailer, giving fans a taste of Enzo Favara’s gritty rise in 1900s Sicily. Hangar 13’s latest third-person action-adventure delves into the birth of the Mafia and the underworld’s earliest days, and critics are already raving about its immersive story, rich atmosphere, and authentic period details. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), this vintage crime drama is a must-play for anyone craving high-stakes gameplay and a powerful narrative. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Peak - Official 'The Mesa Update' Release Date Teaser Trailer
    Peak’s co-op climbing adventure just got hotter: the teaser for The Mesa Update drops you and your crew into a sun-baked desert biome filled with cacti, tricky heat hazards and all the epic vertical thrills you love. Mark your calendars—The Mesa Update scales onto PC (Steam) on August 11! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Noah Hawley Reveals His Process in Creating FX’s Alien: Earth | SDCC 2025
    Quick Take on FX’s Alien: Earth IGN caught up with series creator Noah Hawley at SDCC 2025 to dig into how he tackled the daunting task of reinventing the Alien universe. He shared his passion for blending the franchise’s signature tension and mythos with fresh storytelling twists that keep both longtime fans and newcomers on the edge of their seats. Starring Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis and Adarsh Gourav, FX’s Alien: Earth lands August 12 on FX and Hulu—brace yourself for a wild new chapter in sci-fi horror. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Create API with NestJS using TDD approach, part 3!!
    Hey Coders!!! Let's continue with the last part of my project on NestJS using TDD approach. Remember the core concepts! Write a Failing Test: Write Minimal Code to Pass the Test: Refactor the Code: This cycle, often referred to as "Red-Green-Refactor," ensures that you always have a working version of your code and that all parts of your codebase are covered by tests. We have to add the removed functionality, so let's write our tests for the service in test/properties.service.spec.ts // remove describe('remove', () => { it('should remove a property', async () => { const mockProperty = { id: 1, name: 'Test Property', description: 'Test Description', location: 'Test Location', imageUrl: 'http://example.com/image.jpg', units…  ( 7 min )
    Best Web Development Frameworks for 2026
    As we approach 2026, the landscape of web development continues to evolve rapidly with a growing demand for performance, scalability, and developer experience. From AI-powered assistants to edge computing and WebAssembly, modern frameworks are adapting to meet the needs of the next-generation web. Whether you’re building full-stack SaaS products, real-time apps, or ultra-fast static websites, choosing the right framework in 2026 is more important than ever. In this article, we explore the best web development frameworks to consider in 2026 — both frontend and backend — and what makes each one stand out in the coming years. Next.js (Frontend + Full-Stack, React-based) Best for: SEO-friendly apps, hybrid static + dynamic sites, startups Why it's leading in 2026: App Router, React Server Co…  ( 8 min )
    Can You Fax From an iPhone in 2025? A Complete How-To
    Yes, faxing is still a thing in 2025—especially for healthcare, legal filings, and government forms. Thankfully you don’t need a dusty machine or even a landline anymore. Your iPhone can handle it all in minutes Below is a step-by-step guide that walks you from install to “fax sent” using Send Fax Pro—a secure, HIPAA-ready mobile fax app that lets you send your first pages for free. iPhone with iOS 18 or newer (works on iPad, too). Stable Wi-Fi or cellular data. The document you need to fax—paper, PDF, photo, or anything in Files. Send Fax Pro installed → Download on the App Store. Tap the link above, hit Get, and launch the app. Anonymous login is automatic; upgrade to a full account later if you want multi-device sync. Allow Camera and Photo Library access—needed for scanning and attachm…  ( 7 min )
    Flutter Data Security: Building an AES Encryption Utility from Scratch
    Introduction Data security is no longer optional — whether you’re building a fintech app, a messaging platform, or an IoT solution, protecting sensitive information is crucial. In Flutter, you can implement strong encryption with packages like encrypt to secure data both at rest and in transit. In this article, we’ll explore: Why Encryption Matters Encryption ensures that even if your data is intercepted or accessed by unauthorized parties, it remains unreadable without the correct key. Without encryption, any breach could expose raw, readable information. AES: The Encryption Standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a symmetric encryption algorithm, meaning the same key is used for encryption and decryption. Setting Up Flutter for Encryption Install the encrypt package: flutter pub a…  ( 7 min )
    # 🔐 Day 6-7: Built a React Password Generator — Mastered `useCallback`, `useEffect`, and `useRef`
    As part of my React learning journey, I spent Day 6 and 7 building a simple but powerful Password Generator App . This wasn’t just a UI exercise — it was a deep dive into React hooks, especially useCallback, useEffect, and useRef. Password length control Toggle numbers and special characters One-click copy to clipboard Auto-generate when options change 🔍 Hooks I Focused On useCallback Memoized the password generation logic to avoid unnecessary re-renders — essential for optimization! useEffect Triggered re-renders when password settings changed. It was a great example of using useEffect for side-effect orchestration. useRef Used to grab the generated password and copy it to clipboard — direct and clean! 🔗 GitHub Repo Let me know what you think or suggest improvements react #javascript #webdev #hooks #devjourney  ( 5 min )
    From nginx to ngrok: Dogfooding our own website with Traffic Policy
    Written by Alex Bezek, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, ngrok When you write software, at some point, you need to make it accessible to other networks in order to provide value to others. ngrok’s mission is to make this as simple as possible for our users, but we're no exception to this concept. In addition to our primary tunneling service, we also had things we needed to put on the internet, like our Python-based website, Go REST API, and so on. In the beginning, we did what many of us have done before as infrastructure engineers: We spun up an nginx proxy and wrote some configurations to route to each of our services based on hostnames. After getting it working in Kubernetes, provisioning some certificates, and configuring DNS, we were online! It definitely took a bit more than “one line …  ( 14 min )
    GPT-5 Is Here: What It Really Means for Junior Developers (Like Me)
    Yesterday, on August 7th, 2025, OpenAI released GPT‑5, and I've been exploring it ever since. As a junior developer, I’ve used earlier versions to help me learn, write and debug code better. But GPT‑5 genuinely changes the game. This post isn’t a generic AI hype piece, I want to walk you through what’s actually new in GPT‑5, what’s improved, and how I (and other early-career developers) can really benefit from it right now. A Smarter Brain with “Thinking Mode” GPT‑5 introduces a new internal design where it can switch between two reasoning engines: One for fast, lightweight responses Another for deep, multi-step reasoning (it uses it when needed or when prompted with something like: “Think hard about this”) Before GPT‑5, I often had to rephrase my prompts multiple times to get the model …  ( 7 min )
    Joining and grouping on array fields in MongoDB may require using $unwind before applying $group or $lookup
    Working with nested data in MongoDB simplifies mapping between application objects and database structures. However, challenges can arise when grouping or joining values within sub-document arrays, particularly for developers shifting from SQL databases with normalized data where the result is always flattened to tabular result. I'll go through an example with the following collection, and link to MongoDB Playground for each explanation. [ { "projectName": "Troubleshooting PostgreSQL issues", "team": [ { "memberId": "cyclops", "name": "Cyclops", "role": "Postgres Expert" }, { "memberId": "wolverine", "name": "Wolverine", "role": "Consultant" }, { "memberId": "storm", "name": "Storm", "role": "DBA" }, { "memberId": "beast", "name": "Beast", "role": "Develop…  ( 9 min )
    Why Every Developer Should Fear NOT Using ChatGPT
    ⚡ Quick Note: I just launched a Flash Bundle of 4 offline AI tools for creators and devs — blog outline builder, SEO article machine, FAQ generator, and docs creator. 🎁 Instant download. No subscriptions. One-time deal — 349$ $29 only until midnight. 👉 Grab it here Or Download some really cool FREE guides out here: cocojunk.site 🔥🔥 If you’re a developer in 2025 and still thinking “AI tools are just a fad”, you might be dangerously close to being that person who laughed at smartphones in 2007. AI isn’t here to “replace” developers — it’s here to supercharge them. And one tool that’s at the center of this shift is ChatGPT. Whether you’re building SaaS, grinding LeetCode problems, shipping side projects, or just trying to survive a never-ending Jira board, ChatGPT is now the closest thi…  ( 9 min )
    Accelerating AI Development Workflows: The Kiro Best Practices Boilerplate
    Introduction Maintaining consistent code quality across teams is challenging. The Kiro Best Practices Boilerplate solves this by creating an AI-driven development environment that automatically enforces best practices, runs quality checks, and streamlines workflows through intelligent automation. Skip the setup complexity. Add proven best practices to any project instantly: # Add to existing project (recommended) cd your-existing-project mkdir -p .kiro && curl -L https://github.com/awsdataarchitect/kiro-best-practices/archive/main.tar.gz | tar -xz --strip-components=2 -C .kiro kiro-best-practices-main/.kiro Or start fresh: # Clone as template git clone https://github.com/awsdataarchitect/kiro-best-practices.git your-project-name cd your-project-name && rm -rf .git && git init After ins…  ( 8 min )
    As a 15 year old, I built an AI Bot to Beat Four Pattern-Based Rock-Paper-Scissors Bots!
    Hi everyone! 👋 I built a Rock-Paper-Scissors bot that uses coding logic to beat four different bots from FreeCodeCamp. Each bot follows a specific pattern, and my program predicts their moves based on those patterns to win consistently. It was a fun and challenging AI project that helped me improve my skills in pattern recognition and algorithm design. The average accuracy is around 75%, but the bot struggles against truly random moves — which makes sense! If you’re interested in simple AI projects or want to see how pattern prediction can be applied in games, check out my code here: https://github.com/prajwal09m/RPS-Pattern-Predictor Feel free to try it out and share your feedback! Thanks for the support! 🙌  ( 5 min )
    As a 15 year old, I built a Simple Amazon-Style Webpage Project replica!
    Hey everyone! I recently built a simple Amazon-style webpage as a personal project to practice my web development skills (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript). It includes product listings, a shopping cart, and basic interactivity. I’d love for you to check it out and share any feedback or suggestions for improvement! And here’s the GitHub repo: https://github.com/prajwal09m/Amazon-Webpage Thanks for taking a look! I’m excited to keep improving and learning.  ( 5 min )
    Adaptive Lens Profile Generation via Multi-Modal Data Fusion & Bayesian Optimization
    This paper presents a novel approach to adaptive lens profile generation for advanced optical systems, leveraging multi-modal data fusion and Bayesian optimization. By integrating wavefront sensor data, simulated optical performance metrics, and existing lens design constraints, our system autonomously generates lens profiles with significantly improved aberration correction and optical throughput compared to traditional methods. This approach promises a 15-20% improvement in lens design efficiency, addressing a critical bottleneck in the development of advanced imaging and optical communication technologies, worth an estimated $5B market. 1. Introduction The increasing demand for high-resolution imaging and high-bandwidth optical communication has driven the need for increasingly complex …  ( 13 min )
    The Next Wave of Serverless: Cutting-Edge Strategies for 2025
    The serverless landscape is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires access to the right knowledge. Below, I've organized key guides from Serverless Savants by critical focus areas—all with dofollow backlinks to help you level up your skills. AI Revolution with Serverless GPUs On-demand power for next-gen applications Building Real-Time AI Chatbots Fine-Tuning Models on Serverless Platforms LLM Inference Cost Benchmarks Video Frame Processing at Scale Edge Computing Breakthroughs Zero-latency experiences Edge Function Caching for Instant AI Cloudflare Workers + Jamstack Integration Real-Time Personalization Strategies WebAssembly on Edge Runtimes Startup Acceleration Tactics From concept to dominance Serverless MVP Launch Checklist Firebase+Vercel+Stripe Lean Stack Product Hunt Scaling Secrets When to Outgrow Serverless Zero-Trust Security Frameworks Next-generation protection Implementing Zero-Trust Architectures Securing Event-Driven Systems Healthcare Compliance Deep Dive Secrets Rotation in Production DevOps Automation Mastery Effortless deployment pipelines CI/CD with AWS SAM + GitHub Actions Blue-Green Deployment Strategies Canary Release Implementations Infrastructure as Code Essentials Hybrid Cloud Innovations Bridging serverless and legacy Multi-Cloud Serverless Strategies Migrating Monoliths to AWS EventBridge Legacy Integration Air-Gapped AWS Workspaces Explore all guides at Serverless Savants—your hub for next-gen cloud strategies. Questions? Hit reply! Subscribe for weekly insights on serverless evolution. 🚀  ( 5 min )
    Guía de activación de Windows 11
    Introducción Activar Windows 11 no es solo un paso administrativo, es lo que desbloquea actualizaciones, personalización y funciones avanzadas. Si acabas de instalar el sistema o estás pensando en cambiar de equipo, esta guía te explica en detalle qué es una clave de producto o licencia digital, los tipos que existen, cómo activarla, cómo transferirla, qué hacer cuando hay errores y, si no quieres lidiar con claves, una alternativa clara: instalar Linux. La guía es práctica, detallada y pensada para usuarios que no quieren sorpresas. Una clave de producto es ese código de 25 caracteres con formato XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX que Microsoft usa para verificar que tu copia de Windows es legítima. Al introducirla, Windows contacta a los servidores de Microsoft para validar la clave y asoci…  ( 9 min )
    🎭 A CGAN Story: Three Attempts and an Incomplete Ending
    "GANs either learn to create art — or break your patience." Hey there! In this blog post, I’ll share my rollercoaster journey of building a Conditional GAN (cGAN) to generate black-and-white hand-drawn objects using the Berlin Sketches dataset. The idea was simple: "Give a label, get a drawing." But of course… it didn’t go as smoothly as expected :) Throughout the project, I used three different architectures and training strategies, each in its own phase: Model files: generator.py, discriminator.py Training script: train.py # Generator (classic) self.label_emb = nn.Embedding(num_classes, num_classes) x = torch.cat([noise, label_embedding], dim=1) # Discriminator (classic) self.label_embedding = nn.Embedding(num_classes, num_classes) x = torch.cat([images, label_embedding.expand(...…  ( 8 min )
    👋 Hi, I’m Tarun — A Full Stack Developer Exploring React, Node & Python
    Hey Dev Community! 👋 I’m Tarun, a passionate Full Stack Developer who loves turning ideas into working products. I work with React.js, Node.js, Express, and Python, building scalable and user-friendly web applications. 💻 What I do right now: Handle both frontend (React, Next.js, Tailwind) and backend (Node.js, Express, MongoDB,Payload CMS) Work on API development, authentication systems, and payment integrations Collaborate with teams to turn designs into live, responsive apps 📚 What I’m learning & exploring: Advanced frontend optimization techniques AI integration with Python Improving my problem-solving skills through real-world projects 🎯 Goals for the near future: Contribute to open-source projects Build side projects that solve real-world problems Connect with more developers and learn from their journeys If you’re into full stack development, AI, or just love geeking out over clean code, let’s connect! Drop your GitHub or favorite project in the comments — I’d love to check it out. Happy coding! 😄  ( 5 min )
    The Future is Serverless: Transformative Strategies for Developers and Businesses
    The serverless landscape is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires access to the right knowledge. Below, I've organized key guides from Serverless Savants by critical focus areas—all with dofollow backlinks to help you level up your skills. 🚀 Accelerating Startup Development How Serverless Helps Startups Launch 10x Faster Firebase + Vercel + Stripe: The Ultimate Lean Stack Scaling Product Hunt Launches When to Outgrow Serverless Architecture 🤖 Serverless GPUs for AI Innovation Real-Time AI Chatbots on GPU Backends Training ML Models Cost-Effectively Hugging Face Transformers on Serverless GPUs LLM Inference Cost Benchmarks 🔒 Security & Compliance Mastery Zero-Trust Serverless Architectures HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Apps AWS Workspaces Data Encryption Secrets Rotation in AWS SAM ⚡ Frontend Performance Optimization Vercel vs. Netlify vs. AWS Amplify Lazy Loading Techniques Edge Caching Strategies AB Testing on Serverless Platforms 🛠️ AWS Power Tools 5-Step AWS Workspaces Setup AWS SAM for Beginners Secure CI/CD Pipelines Cost Optimization for Workspaces 🔮 Future-Focused Strategies 2025 Cloud Management Trends Hybrid Cloud Serverless Solutions WebAssembly on Edge Runtimes Why Serverless Dominates by 2030 Explore all guides at Serverless Savants—your hub for serverless mastery. Questions? Hit reply! Subscribe for weekly deep dives into serverless innovation. ✨  ( 5 min )
    I Built a Free AI YouTube Toolkit with 14+ Powerful Tools — No Login, No Limits
    👋 The Problem I Faced as a Developer & Creator A few months ago, I was working on YouTube content for a side project, and I kept hitting the same wall: getting real, actionable YouTube data without wasting hours. I tried a bunch of tools: TubeBuddy – Needed a Chrome extension and account login, UI felt bloated VidIQ – Limited features unless you paid, with constant upsells YouTube Data API – Required OAuth setup, had rate limits, and was overly complicated What I wanted was simple: A tool that just works instantly No signup, no download Support for Shorts, Videos, Channels, Trends Some AI help for summaries, tags, and insights So... I built it myself. 🛠️ How I Built It (for the devs out there) I'm a Java backend developer, so naturally I went with: Backend: Spring Boot – powering the…  ( 7 min )
    How to Build a Website with Webflow — Raw, Real, and Step-by-Step
    Let’s Start with the Truth Nobody Tells You Most “how to build a Webflow site” guides are copy-paste jobs. It’s not. The good news? “never touched Webflow” to a fully live website without begging a developer. The 3 Main Fears People Have Before Starting Webflow 1. “It looks way too complicated.” 2. “I don’t want to code.” 3. “I’ll screw it up.” Why Webflow is Worth Learning Instead of Wix/Squarespace Real control over design — you can adjust every pixel if you want. Clean, exportable code — unlike drag-and-drop builders that trap you. Built-in CMS — perfect for blogs, portfolios, or products. Grows with you — beginners can start simple, pros can build crazy animations. SEO-ready — not magic, but the tools are all there. If you ever felt boxed in using Wix or Squarespace, Webflow is t…  ( 8 min )
    Real-Time Haptic Texture Synthesis for AR-Guided Surgical Training via Physics-Informed Neural Networks
    ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ 1. Detailed Module Design Module Core Techniques Source of 10x Advantage ① Ingestion & Normalization 3D Model Scanning (LiDAR), Material Property Databases (e.g., MatWeb), Haptic Device Feedback Streams Comprehensive capture of geometry, material properties, and real-time feedback, enabling highly realistic simulations. ② Semantic & Structural Decomposition Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) for mesh simplification & feature extraction; Scene Graph construction Precise representation of surgical environments and instrument interactions, allowing for targeted haptic feedback rendering. ③-1 Logical Consistency Differential Equation Verification (ODE solvers), Surgical Workflow Validation (Rule-Based System) Ensures physics eng…  ( 13 min )
    Packet Sniffing 101: How to Focus on a Specific Wi-Fi Network
    Packet sniffing isn’t always about listening to everything in the air. Sometimes, you want to focus on a specific Wi-Fi network — maybe for a security assessment, maybe for debugging. That’s where targeted sniffing comes into play. Let’s walk through how to do this effectively using airodump-ng, and how to dig into the results using tools like Wireshark. Imagine you’re in a location with dozens of Wi-Fi networks around. You're only interested in one — let’s call it MyTargetNetwork. If you sniff everything, you'll end up with a lot of noise. Targeted sniffing lets you capture only the traffic that matters, making analysis easier and more insightful. Start by putting your wireless adapter into monitor mode and scanning the area: airodump-ng mon0 You’ll see output like this: BSSID …  ( 7 min )
    2025 macOS Development Environment Setup Guide
    A comprehensive guide to setting up a modern development environment on macOS with essential tools, terminal customization, and productivity applications. Full Configurations: https://github.com/binbingoloo/.dotfiles 📋 Table of Contents 🎯 Overview What's Included 🚀 Getting Started Xcode Command Line Tools Homebrew Package Manager 🖥️ Terminal Setup Oh My Zsh Powerlevel10k Theme 1. Zsh Completions 2. Zsh Autosuggestions 3. Zsh Syntax Highlighting Terminal Fonts 💻 Development Environment Language Version Managers IDEs & Development Tools Additional Setup 🎨 Productivity Applications 🔧 Dotfiles Configuration This guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up a professional development environment on macOS. It covers everything from basic command-line tools to advanced terminal cus…  ( 8 min )
    Day 9 of #30DaysOfCode
    8th Aug 2k25, Had clg today , a bit hectic day in clg . did set matrix to zero ques : solved in with 3 approaches , 1st was using a separate matrix n placing true , then taking an array for rows and cols n then finally the optimal one using the 1st row and the 1st col itself . did some js learned abt conditions , loops , break continue, string ways to declare str ",'',``. went to the gym did back today completed insertion in sll Did not do much dsa today cuz was a bit lazy will definitely do better tomorrow.Hoping to stay consistent throughout this month. Good Night  ( 5 min )
    CSS: the language with no syntax
    Congratulations! You have fallen prey to my clever click-bait-y title, but before you dismiss this topic out-of-hand ("Because," you say, "of course CSS has syntax"), or leave a smarmy comment, allow me to walk you through what CSS is, and how it's defined. Some context: I've been a maintainer of Less.js (the CSS pre-processor) for about 10 years, and the lead maintainer for most of that time. When I started contributing, I knew very little about not just CSS parsing, but about parsing in general. In the last 5 years, I've worked on not just Less but other CSS-related parsing projects, including one that re-imagines both Less and Sass parsing for the modern era (which has yet to be released). I've used a variety of parsing approaches, parsing generators, and parsing libraries. In some case…  ( 13 min )
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    How to Deploy Your App with Docker on Render in 5 Minutes
    If you’ve built a full stack app and want a super easy way to get it online, Render + Docker is a winning combo. In this quick guide, I’ll show you how I deployed my app using a Dockerfile on Render.com — with zero server config! A working app (Node.js, Python, etc.) A Dockerfile in your project root A GitHub repository A free account on Render Step 1: Create a Dockerfile Here’s an example Dockerfile for a Node.js app: # Use official Node image FROM node:18 # Set working directory WORKDIR /app # Copy all files COPY . . # Install dependencies RUN npm install # Start the app CMD ["npm", "start"] # Expose port EXPOSE 3000 For Python Flask, you might use: FROM python:3.11 WORKDIR /app COPY . . RUN pip install -r requirements.txt CMD ["python", "app.py"] EXPOSE 5000 Make sure to customize the Dockerfile for your tech stack. If you haven’t already: git init git add . git commit -m "initial commit" git remote add origin git push -u origin main Go to https://render.com Click New + → Web Service Connect your GitHub repo Render will auto-detect your Dockerfile Set the following: Name: Anything you like Environment: Docker Build Command: Leave empty Start Command: Use from Dockerfile Port: 3000 (or 5000 for Flask) Click Create Web Service Render will start building your image and deploy it automatically. Use .env file locally and set the same Environment Variables in Render Add a render.yaml file for Infrastructure as Code (optional) Set up automatic deploys on every GitHub push Monitor logs directly in the Render dashboard Docker + Render makes it dead simple to go from local development to live deployment. No AWS console, no NGINX config — just push and deploy. If you found this helpful, leave a like, share with your dev friends, or drop questions in the comments!  ( 6 min )
    3D Printing Nerd: BIG PRINTS on SMALL PLATES
    Summary This 3D Printing Nerd episode, “BIG PRINTS on SMALL PLATES,” explores clever slicing techniques—can you even create “artificial lightning” with your prints? Host Joel Telling teams up with PCBWay (snag 8% off with code 3DPN) and other sponsors like Bambu, Glowforge, Prusa, Polymaker, and Printed Solid to showcase big results on tiny build plates. Beyond the geeky demos, you can grab merch, support the show on Patreon or FloatPlane, and follow Joel on Twitch, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. Want to send him goodies? Mail to PO Box 55532, Shoreline WA. Music is provided by Epidemic Sound, Future Vega, and Audio Micro, and affiliate links help keep the channel rolling. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    High-Throughput, Solvent-Free Plasma Polymerization for Lithium-Ion Separator Coating Optimization
    This research proposes a novel methodology for optimizing lithium-ion separator coatings using high-throughput, solvent-free plasma polymerization. Addressing the critical need for improved electrolyte wettability and thermal stability in next-generation batteries, our approach leverages dynamic parameter control in a plasma polymerization reactor to rapidly screen a vast parameter space, thereby accelerating the development of tailored separator coatings. The system achieves a 10x improvement over traditional batch processes by combining automated plasma reactors with advanced data analytics, enabling the discovery of optimal coating formulations with unprecedented speed and precision. 1. Introduction The demand for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continues to escalate acros…  ( 14 min )
    Mastering Go File Wizardry 🧙‍♂️📁
    Enjoyed this article? You’ll find more like it on my blog — Taverne Tech! The Existential Basics: Create, Read, and Delete The Art of the Repertoire: Navigation and Manipulation Hidden Secrets: Permissions, Metadata, and Advanced Tips Picture this: You're a digital Marie Kondo, and your Go application is a messy closet full of files and directories that need organizing. But instead of asking "Does this spark joy?", you're wondering "Does this compile without panicking?" 😅 File manipulation in Go is like being a librarian with superpowers – you can create, read, move, and delete digital books faster than you can say "import os". But here's the kicker: most developers only use about 10% of Go's file handling capabilities! Today, we're diving deep into the rabbit hole of Go's file system wi…  ( 9 min )
    What GPT-5 Means for Software Developers
    The launch of GPT-5 is one of the most anticipated events in the software development world. OpenAI's new model is positioned as a leap forward in automating tasks that developers regularly perform. While this is still an evolving situation, GPT-5 brings promises of higher accuracy and improved software engineering capabilities, builds on the foundations set by GPT-4o and offers tools that could fundamentally change the way developers work. I don’t have access to GPT-5 yet, based on the demos we’ve seen from OpenAI we'll take a first look at the new features GPT-5 brings to the table, how it improves real-world coding tasks, and particularly how it strengthens frontend development. Let’s break down the important updates and figure out if GPT-5 truly lives up to the hype. What is GPT-5? …  ( 10 min )
    How to Authenticate GitHub Using SSH and Push Code Securely
    When working with GitHub, using HTTPS for pushing changes often asks for your username and password or personal access token every time. A better and more secure way is to use SSH authentication. This guide will show you how to generate an SSH key, add it to your GitHub account, and change your Git remote URL from HTTPS to SSH. Before generating a new SSH key, check if one already exists: ls -al ~/.ssh If you see files like id_rsa and id_rsa.pub or id_ed25519 and id_ed25519.pub, you already have SSH keys. You can skip to Step 3 if you want to use an existing key. If no key exists or you want to generate a new one, use the Ed25519 algorithm (recommended) or RSA as a fallback: For Ed25519 (recommended): ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com" For RSA (if Ed25519 isn't supported):…  ( 7 min )
    GameSpot: Mafia: The Old Country Review
    Mafia: The Old Country drops you straight into a gorgeously realized 1930s world, weaving a familiar tale of loyalty and family ties through every cobblestone street and neon-lit speakeasy. What really holds it together is the cast of characters—each one adding flavor to a story you’ve heard before but haven’t seen told quite like this. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
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    "Just Starting Out – My Machine Learning Journey 🚀"
    Hi! My name is Muskan 😊 Recently, I’ve started learning Machine Learning 🤖. As an AIML student, I’ve realized that college often doesn’t give us enough practical knowledge — in the end, it all depends on how much effort we put in ourselves 💪. To be honest, I’ve spent the past two years feeling confused 😕 — not always sure what to do or where to go. And even now, I’m still figuring things out 🤷‍♀️. But this time, I’m choosing to keep learning, keep trying, and keep moving forward 🌱📚✨ Maybe the results aren’t visible yet… but I know I’m growing through this process — and that’s what matters the most 🛤️❤️ Let’s see where this journey takes me! 🚀 💬 Have you ever felt lost but chose to keep going anyway? Let’s grow together! 👇 Drop your thoughts or tips in the comments! MachineLearning #GrowthMindset #KeepLearning #StudentLife  ( 5 min )
    Create the React App
    A new React application can be created using the create-react-app tool, which is a command-line utility. This tool automates the setup of a new React project, including the necessary file structure, configuration files, and build scripts. To create a new React app, follow these steps: Install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager): If not already installed, download and install Node.js from the official website, which includes npm. Open a terminal or command prompt. Execute the create-react-app command: npx create-react-app my-react-app Replace my-react-app with the desired name for the application. Navigate into the project directory. cd my-react-app Start the development server. npm start Explaining Key Files public/index.html: src/index.js: src/App.js: src/App.css: src/index.css: package.json: node_modules/: This directory contains all the third-party libraries and packages required by the project, installed by npm.  ( 6 min )
    Beginner's AWS Guide: Containers and Infrastructure as Code (Part 8)
    Objective: This section explores containerisation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in AWS. We delve into Docker containers and how they solve deployment challenges, along with AWS ECS. We also examine the IaC service CloudFormation as a means for automating and managing cloud infrastructure through code rather than manual configuration! Containerisation is like filling an isolated box with everything an application needs to run — instructions, tools, and supplies. Once sealed, this box can be: Shipped to any environment (local, test, production). Duplicated to make identical containers. Opened/ran anywhere with consistent behaviour — eliminating the “it only works on my machine” problem! Image sourced from: https://www.xenonstack.com/insights/containerization Docker is a popular contain…  ( 7 min )
    Beginner's AWS Guide: Serverless and Modern Computing (Part 7)
    Objective: This section explores serverless architecture in AWS. We delve into its meaning and the associated services available in AWS, including Lambda (serverless functions) and API Gateway (serverless APIs) as means for building modern, cost-effective applications in the cloud. Serverless doesn't mean "no servers" — it just means we don’t manage them. AWS handles all the infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of servers behind the scenes. We just focus on writing code or storing data! Serverless Examples: DynamoDB – Fully managed NoSQL database AWS Lambda – Run functions without managing servers API Gateway – Expose APIs to the internet without managing servers Here's an AWS Serverless overview, if you would like to dive deeper: https://aws.amazon.com/serverless…  ( 7 min )
    Beginner's AWS Guide: IAM and Security Fundamentals (Part 6)
    Objective: This section looks into IAM and security fundamentals in AWS. We cover the role of IAM in controlling user access to AWS resources and monitoring AWS activity with services including CloudWatch and CloudTrail. IAM is AWS’s security layer for managing who can access what in our cloud account, and how they can do it. It fundamentally looks at Authentication (who are you?) and Authorisation (what can you do?). Principals (1) Root User When we first create an AWS account, we get a Root User - the account owner with full access to everything. This account should only be used for tasks including: setting up billing, emergency access, or creating initial IAM users or Identity Center setup. (2) IAM Users IAM Users are identities with permanent credentials (username/password or access …  ( 7 min )
    Beginner's AWS Guide: Databases (Part 5)
    Objective: This section dives into databases and builds upon the storage concepts covered in the Beginner's AWS Guide: Storage Services (Part 3). Here, we explore databases and look into RDS (relational databases) and DynamoDB (NoSQL) as popular service options available in AWS. A database is a system that stores, organises, and queries structured or semi-structured data at scale. Simple Library Analogy for Databases The library shelves = tables Academic books = structured data Magazines = semi-structured data Search system = query engine We don't just store data in a library — we organise and query it efficiently. This has its benefits, including being able to: Model relationships in data. Query data quickly and flexibly. Support multi-user reads/writes (multiple people using t…  ( 7 min )
    Beginner's AWS Guide: Network Fundamentals (Part 4)
    Objective: This section introduces key cloud networking concepts, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Subnets, Internet Gateways (IGWs), NACLs, and Security Groups. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of how AWS networking works behind the scenes and how cloud resources communicate securely. A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is like having our own private room in the AWS cloud - isolated from other AWS users. Inside this room, we can place resources like EC2 instances, databases, and more. By default, we're allowed up to 5 VPCs per region, but this limit can be increased. 💡 Each resource inside a VPC needs a private IP address so it can be uniquely identified, to send/receive data, and to avoid IP conflicts. When we create a VPC, we customise it by assigning: A name (e.g. de…  ( 7 min )
    Beginner's AWS Guide: Storage Services (Part 3)
    Objective: This section builds upon a key component of servers - Storage as covered in the Beginner's AWS Guide: Virtual Servers (Part 2). Here, we delve into the available data storage services in AWS, including S3, EBS, and EFS. Servers need a place to store and retrieve data, and in this case, AWS S3 is a very popular option. We can store and access many data types, including; Images (JPG, PNG) Documents (PDF, DOCX) Videos (MP4, MOV) Audio (MP3) Static files (HTML, CSS, JS) More precisely, S3 is an object storage service that allows us to store files (called objects) in buckets, which act like top-level folders, and to access objects directly via URL. Each object can be up to 5TB in size, and buckets can hold an unlimited number of objects. Each object consists of: The data itself (e…  ( 8 min )
    Beginner's AWS Guide: Virtual Servers (Part 2)
    Objective: This section explores virtual servers in the cloud, and their role in cloud operations. Here, we dive into managing virtual servers using AWS's primary service, the Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), along with Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) for distributing traffic and Auto Scaling Groups (ASG) for automatically managing server capacity. Amazon EC2 is a service that provides scalable virtual servers (called instances) in the cloud. These virtual servers run on physical hardware in AWS data centres, but we don't need to manage or buy the hardware itself. Thanks to a software layer called a hypervisor, multiple virtual servers (EC2 instances), including those from different AWS customers, can run safely and independently on the same physical machine! Simple Analogy: The physical server…  ( 7 min )
    Consejos para Optimizar Builds de Gatsby, Hugo y Jekyll en Netlify
    Las aplicaciones estáticas están en auge gracias a su velocidad, seguridad y facilidad de despliegue. Netlify se ha convertido en una de las plataformas preferidas para alojar estos proyectos, pero al trabajar con generadores de sitios estáticos como Gatsby, Hugo y Jekyll, muchas veces nos encontramos con tiempos de compilación elevados y complicaciones en el flujo de trabajo. En este artículo, exploraremos estrategias y buenas prácticas para optimizar los builds de estos frameworks en Netlify. Independientemente del generador que utilices, hay prácticas que pueden ayudar a reducir el tiempo de compilación y mejorar la eficiencia: Cacheo Inteligente: Utiliza el Netlify Build Cache para guardar directorios como node_modules, .cache y public entre builds. Esto disminuye la reinstalación de p…  ( 7 min )
    Getting Started with React.js: What, Why, and How
    I’ve Started Learning React.js! Today marks the beginning of my React.js journey, and I’m super excited to share what I’ve learned so far. If you’re also curious about React or just starting out, this post will give you a quick overview of what it is, why we use it, and some essential setup details. What is React.js? React.js is an open-source JavaScript library created by Facebook for building fast, interactive user interfaces. It’s component-based, meaning we build small, reusable pieces of UI. It uses a virtual DOM for better performance. It’s mainly used for single-page applications (SPAs). Why Do We Use React? Reusable Components – Write once, use anywhere. Faster Rendering – Virtual DOM makes updates quick. Easy to Learn – If you know JavaScript, you can pick it up quickly. S…  ( 6 min )
    How Smartwatches and Smartphones Count Your Steps: The Technology Behind Pedometers
    Counting of steps is now a common functionality on smartwatches, fitness trackers and on smartphones. Although the idea can be presented as simple, the technology is a highly advanced combination of sensors, signal processing and intelligent algorithms. This article decomposes how these devices track your steps with a reasonable level of accuracy, the problems to overcome, how it is technically implemented. Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer (Optional) Raw sensor data is noisy in nature and contains spurious forces like gravity. The firmware of this device uses sensor fusion and filtering techniques to make this data useful. Step 1: Calculating Acceleration Magnitude a_total = √(ax² + ay² + az²) Step 2: Gravity Removal gravity = α * gravity + (1 - α) * a_total linear_accel = a_total…  ( 7 min )
    Adam Savage's Tested: Why There's a Saree at Smithsonian's @airandspace Museum
    Why There's a Saree at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Mounting an exhibition that spans delicate silk sarees, massive spacecraft and even R2-D2 comes with a surprising set of headaches—from making sure the floor can handle the weight to finding doors big enough and the right cranes and dollies to move each piece safely. In a new video, Adam Savage teams up with exhibit designer Emily Weeks to reveal how they tackled these hurdles to bring the “Futures in Space” show to life. The exhibition is now open at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    KEXP: Black Country, New Road - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Black Country, New Road – Live on KEXP Black Country, New Road turned KEXP’s studio into a whirl of sax, violin, accordion and guitar on May 26, 2025, tearing through four epic tracks—Besties, For the Cold Country, Happy Birthday and Forever Howlong. Tyler Hyde’s bass and vocals lead a genre-bending ride packed with unexpected twists. Backing him up are Lewis Evans (sax, flute), Luke Mark (guitar), Charlie Wayne (drums), May Kershaw (keys, accordion, vocals) and Georgia Ellery (violin, mandolin, guitar, vocals). Hosted by Troy Nelson and captured by an all-star audio and camera crew, this session delivers the raw, inventive energy BCR fans crave. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Rick Shiels Golf: This was the WEIRDEST Round of Golf ever!
    This was the WEIRDEST Round of Golf ever! Rick Shiels is back in the USA taking on Bolingbrook Golf Club in Illinois, aiming to break 75 while streaming the action live on FOX and the LIV Golf App. Designed by Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest, Bolingbrook opened in 2002 and was just named Illinois’s No. 1 public course by GolfPass. With elevated tees, rolling fairways and seven lakes, the layout offers plenty of drama: the 12th has been bumped from a 494-yard par 4 to a 621-yard par 5, the 6th is a 151-yard island-green party hole, and the toughest test last year was the 237-yard par 3 fourth, which averaged 3.36 strokes over three rounds. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Weapons: How Zach Cregger Uses Nightmares and Non-Linear Storytelling to Explore Tragedy
    Weapons: How Zach Cregger Uses Nightmares and Non-Linear Storytelling to Explore Tragedy Zach Cregger’s follow-up to his 2022 horror hit Barbarian dives into a small-town mystery after a shocking disappearance. By weaving together shifting viewpoints from Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, and Josh Brolin’s characters, Cregger peels back layers of grief and guilt, letting each perspective slowly untangle the truth. He also leans hard into surreal nightmare sequences, using them as a window into his characters’ subconscious minds. The result is a genre-bending thriller that blends vivid horror imagery with a puzzle-like narrative, keeping you guessing until the very end. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Dungeon Stalkers - Official Cinematic Hero Trailer
    Dungeon Stalkers – Official Cinematic Hero Trailer Get a sneak peek at OneUniverse Co.’s upcoming PvPvE dungeon crawler where friends band together to hack through hordes of monsters, loot epic gear, and break the witch’s curse. This trailer spotlights the playable heroes and their unique abilities as they brave vast, treasure-filled dungeons. Mark your calendars for August 13, when Dungeon Stalkers storms into Early Access on PC via Steam—adventure awaits! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Guntouchables - Official Narrated Gameplay Trailer
    Guntouchables just unleashed its narrated gameplay trailer, showcasing a co-op roguelite shooter from Game Swing. Team up as battle-ready preppers in a shattered world, armed to the teeth and primed for nonstop action. Loot crates to upgrade your guns, stack up perks for wild abilities, and customize your loadout for every run. Available now on PC via Steam—grab your squad and dive in! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Aksun - Official Playtest Announce Trailer
    Aksun – Playtest Trailer Highlights Get hyped for Aksun, a Korean roguelite steeped in Shamanic mythos! The new trailer teases frantic runs inside the cursed Casket—a device born to trap the will of a fallen cult and their monstrous prophet. Each attempt plunges you deeper into a cycle of memory, suffering, and rebirth, while you hunt down powerful weapons, corrupted artifacts, and stat-shaping Echoes. Best part? Aksun’s playtest drops on Steam and Humble Bundle on August 15, 2025, and sign-ups are already open. Dive in early to master every twist and turn in this myth-inspired roguelite adventure! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    5 Lessons from a WorldSkills Competition in Engineering Technology
    Participating in a global engineering competition taught me more than any classroom lecture. Here are five key lessons I learned as a WorldSkills competitor in Railway Systems Technology: Hands-On Skills Trump Theory: You can recite rail engineering theory all day, but building a functioning circuit or fixing a brake system on the spot is a different challenge. I spent months beforehand getting my hands dirty with real equipment, which paid off during the competition. Precision and Safety are Paramount: In railway systems, a small error can cause big problems. I learned to double-check every nut, bolt, and line of code against safety standards. This attention to detail became a habit that improved all my projects. Embrace New Technology: I'm exposed to integrated IoT sensors to monitor train components in real-time. It was my first time learning with industrial IoT, and it showed me how emerging tech (like sensor networks and data analytics) can revolutionize old industries like rail transport. Teamwork & Leadership: Engineering is a team sport. In the heat of competition, I stepped up to coordinate tasks and troubleshoot issues under pressure. Leading a team of peers taught me how to communicate clearly and keep everyone calm when stakes are high. Global Networking: WorldSkills introduced me to peers and experts from around the world. Sharing ideas with an industrial simulation designer from Jiean Hi Tech and a maintenance specialist from CRRC broadened my perspective on engineering problems and solutions. These lessons continue to shape my career. For any engineering student or young professional, competitions and hands-on projects are invaluable – they push you beyond your comfort zone and fuel real growth.  ( 6 min )
    The One-Click GPT-5 Code Machine: How I Built My Own AI Developer
    Imagine typing a single line describing the app you want — and moments later, having the complete, ready-to-run code in your hands. No endless Googling, no boilerplate hunting, no copy-pasting from half-working GitHub repos. That’s exactly what this Code Generator delivers. In this guide, we’re going from zero to a fully functional AI-powered coding assistant — one that lives in your browser, lets you describe what you need, and instantly generates clean, runnable code. We’ll wire it up with Streamlit for a beautiful UI, connect it to OpenAI’s latest models for powerful code generation, and add smart features like project scaffolding, JSON-based multi-file outputs, and one-click ZIP downloads. By the end, you won’t just have a coding tool — you’ll have a personal code factory that can spin…  ( 13 min )
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    🔥 How to Build a Website with Webflow (2025 Guide)
    Seriously—you can build a pro-looking, fast, SEO-ready site in Webflow without writing a single line of code. Here's exactly how. You don’t need a front-end bootcamp or a degree in UX to make something sick in Webflow. If you’ve opened Canva before, you’re 80% there already. Thing is, most guides either overwhelm you with features or skip that one small detail that derails beginners. Not this one. I’m walking you through exactly how to build your own site in Webflow, using tools and tricks that actually matter in 2025—including AI magic, mobile-first tips, and SEO features most people skip. By the time you finish this, you’ll have a published site that: Loads stupid-fast (Core Web Vitals ✅) Handles phones, tablets, and weird screens like a champ Is built with SEO-first thinking (schema + s…  ( 13 min )
    Code. SQLite. Time tables with recursive CTE
    Hi! Assuming you know what time tables are and you need to have them in SQLite, here's how we can generate one: WITH RECURSIVE cnt(x) AS ( VALUES(unixepoch('2025-01-01 00:00:00')) --> Start datetime. UNION ALL SELECT x + 60 --> Period duration, in seconds. FROM cnt WHERE x End datetime. ) SELECT x AS start, x + 59 AS stop --> Also period duration, minus last second. FROM cnt; The code above will generate 181 rows of start - stop pairs since 2025-01-01 00:00:00 till 2025-01-01 03:00:00. Each pair represents a 1-minute interval (left end included, right end excluded). Obviously, you can change the interval to be anything, just don't forget to update it in both places. Full example with saving to an actual time table: CREATE TABLE periods_1m (start INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, stop INTEGER); WITH RECURSIVE cnt(x) AS ( VALUES(unixepoch('2025-01-01 00:00:00')) UNION ALL SELECT x + 60 FROM cnt WHERE x < unixepoch('2025-01-01 03:00:00') ) INSERT INTO periods_1m (start, stop) SELECT x, x + 59 FROM cnt; Resources: SQLite docs on WITH clause and recursive CTE blog post by Brady Holt, which pushed me to finally read the SQLite docs above (: Bye! P.S. Nice drawing canvas, Brady! Such touches make the web alive)  ( 5 min )
    From Failed Football Dreams to Tech: My Journey
    When growing up, I really wanted to be a footballer. I had the talent plus the passion in football. Back in high school, I used to save my pocket money to get good football boots and just write formation mostly during inter-classes games skipping doing assigments. Football to me was more than passion; it didn't work out as expected. Sometimes I sit down to reflect on my football days and say I could do best, especially when I go to Kasarani stadium to watch games. Back in the day, I had a chance to train with Austin Odhiambo (Roll Royce) when he was still at FC Leopard junior Team before transitioning to the FC Leopard Senior Team. I didn't train a lot with them due to not having consistency because of some challenges. I'm really happy to see him shine for our national team. In school, I w…  ( 8 min )
    1 RN Thing a Day – Day 4: Usage of omitBy
    In Lodash, _.omitBy creates a new object by removing properties where the predicate function returns true. _.omitBy is only for objects (key–value pairs), not for arrays of values. What omitBy Does Loops over each property of the given object. Runs your predicate function for every (value, key). If predicate returns true, that property is removed from the new object. Returns a new object (does not modify the original). Think of it as the opposite of _.pickBy — instead of keeping matching properties, you remove them. Basic Example import omitBy from 'lodash/omitBy'; const obj = { name: 'Ola', age: 0, active: false, city: null }; const result = omitBy(obj, (value) => value == null); // removes `null` and `undefined` console.log(result); // { name: 'Ola', age: 0, active: false } How the Predicate Works (value, key) => { // value → the property value // key → the property key as a string } Example: omitBy(obj, (value, key) => key === 'age'); // removes any property where the key is "age" Common Uses Remove null or undefined fields omitBy(obj, value => value == null); Remove all falsy values (false, 0, '', null, undefined, NaN) omitBy(obj, value => !value); Remove keys by name pattern omitBy(obj, (value, key) => key.startsWith('_')); // removes any key starting with underscore Difference from omit omit → remove by key names you already know: **_.omit(obj, ['age', 'city']);* omitBy → remove by a condition (calculated dynamically for each key).  ( 6 min )
    Understanding the React Component Lifecycle: Class Components vs Function Components
    When you build applications in React, your components don’t just magically appear and stay static — they live and die in a predictable order of events. This process is called the component lifecycle. In simple terms, a component goes through three main stages: Mounting – when it’s created and inserted into the DOM. Updating – when it changes in response to new data or props. Unmounting – when it’s removed from the DOM. Knowing this sequence is key to writing components that handle setup, updates, and cleanup without bugs. One. The Lifecycle in Class Components A. Mounting – First appearance on the screen static getDerivedStateFromProps() – Sync state from incoming props (rarely used in modern React). render() – Return the JSX that describes the UI. componentDidMount() – Runs after the comp…  ( 6 min )
    A small tool I made to make bookmarks actually useful
    Hi everyone 👋 I’m John Atkins, a product designer with 20 years of experience. Over my career, I’ve worked on everything from large SaaS platforms to niche productivity tools. Now that I’m retired, I still enjoy tinkering with small ideas, turning them into real products, and sharing them with others. Recently, I found myself frustrated with browser bookmarks. I’m a heavy bookmark user — saving articles, tools, and references almost daily — but the default bookmark manager is clumsy. Long titles get cut off, there’s no clear “date saved” info, and finding that one link from “last Tuesday” is a headache. So, I built a Chrome extension called Magic Bookmark. You can check it out here: https://bit.ly/3UjCFeg What it does: Offline snapshots — See titles, icons, and last-visited dates even when offline. Smart grouping — Automatically groups bookmarks by “Today,” “Yesterday,” and older, so recent saves are easy to find. Two-line titles — More context at a glance, no more guessing what a link is about. It’s a small, quiet tool that lives in the background, helping keep bookmarks neat without extra work. If you’re curious, try it and let me know if it makes your workflow smoother. And I’m wondering — do you use browser bookmarks at all, or do you prefer tools like Notion, Raindrop, or Pocket to manage your personal knowledge base?  ( 6 min )
    DevCon 2025 Workshop: Creating a Document Processing MCP Server
    I recently led an engaging hands-on workshop at ABBYY DevCon 2025. The session, "Creating a Document Processing MCP Server," was crafted for developers eager to explore advanced workflow automation, focused on constructing a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server tailored for intelligent document processing (IDP) tasks. MCP is one of the hottest technologies in the AI ecosystem, so I was thrilled to give a presentation on its fundamentals. Here’s an overview of the workshop, its objectives, and the interactive exercises participants tackled. 👉 Want to try some hands-on MCP Server exercises? Access the workshop materials. The workshop was centered on building an MCP server designed to streamline a typical bank account onboarding process. By integrating a range of cutting-edge tools and techn…  ( 7 min )
    Day 59: When Your Brain Decides to Take an Unscheduled Vacation
    Today was one of those days that makes you question every life choice that led you to stare at a computer screen. I woke up with this brilliant plan to ditch the mini projects I'd been convincing myself I needed and just dive into building my main project with React and Tailwind. Sounds reasonable, right? What followed was 8 hours of moving at the speed of dial-up internet. Every line of code felt like lifting weights underwater. Simple concepts that should click instantly became these massive mental blocks. The worst part? Scrolling through everyone else's builder feeds. Everyone's shipping features, learning new frameworks, celebrating wins. Meanwhile, I'm over here like "I successfully imported React today, where's my trophy?" It's funny how we forget that behind every "crushed my goals today" post are probably ten days of staring blankly at documentation, wondering if we've lost the ability to think. This is the part of building in public that doesn't get hashtagged. The days when your brain feels like it's running on Internet Explorer. When you convince yourself you need seventeen practice projects before touching the real thing. I spent today questioning why I'm not moving as fast as everyone else seems to be. But here's the thing - maybe everyone else is having these days too, they just don't post about them. Saturday and Sunday are now officially dedicated to making up for today's snail-pace adventure. No more overthinking, no more "I need to learn X before I can do Y" nonsense. Sometimes the most honest thing you can admit is that today was rough, but you're still showing up tomorrow. Because even slow progress is still progress, even when it doesn't feel like it.  ( 6 min )
    SpriteSheet and Animation
    Introduction Hey fellas, welcome back to another blog today. I am going to tell you how you can use SpriteSheet in Mini Micro. So let's dive in by first understanding what a SpriteSheet is and then implementing one in Mini Micro. A spritesheet is basically a single big image that contains multiple smaller images(aka sprites) used in 2D games. The images contained by the sprite sheet are frames of individual animations of a sprite. Let's say our game has a zombie sprite with the following animations: Hit (When it attacks the player) Hurt(When player attacks it) Die Walk Idle Let's suppose each animation has 3 frames. So there are a total of 15 frames (Number of Animations * Frames in each animation) Now, saving these 15 separate frames in separate image files is chaotic; your file …  ( 6 min )
    Blockchain-Driven Transparent Governance: Enhancing Accountability via Decentralized Audit Trails & AI-Powered Anomaly Detection
    ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ Detailed Module Design Module Core Techniques Source of 10x Advantage ① Ingestion & Standardization Blockchain Data APIs, HL7/FHIR Integration, Rule-Based Transformation Real-time ingestion of diverse governance data (financial records, procurement logs, public contracts) overcoming fragmentation. ② Audit Trail Generation Multi-Agent Swarm Architecture, Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAG), Event Timestamping Highly scalable audit trail generation, even under high transaction volume, with guaranteed event order. ③-1 Temporal Pattern Analysis Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Networks, Time Series Decomposition Detects subtle deviations from established patterns indicative of fraudulent or anomalous activities. ③-2 Graph-Based Mappin…  ( 12 min )
    Project of the Week: Appwrite
    The secure open source backend that's built for speed and efficiency Appwrite has carved out its niche as the secure, self-hosted backend-as-a-service platform that developers trust for building modern applications. With over 43,000 GitHub stars and a growing ecosystem of SDKs spanning multiple platforms, Appwrite represents a compelling alternative to proprietary backend solutions. The project emphasizes security, developer experience, and the flexibility that comes with self-hosting. We analyzed Appwrite's development patterns on collab.dev and discovered some fascinating insights about how they've optimized for rapid development while maintaining quality standards. Lightning-fast review turnaround: 4.7 minute median review time shows incredible efficiency Rapid overall processing: 28m …  ( 7 min )
    Investigating with Splunk - TryHackMe Write-up
    Link to room: https://tryhackme.com/room/investigatingwithsplunk Let’s do some Splunking shall we! SOC Analyst Johny has observed some anomalous behaviours in the logs of a few windows machines. It looks like the adversary has access to some of these machines and successfully created some backdoor. His manager has asked him to pull those logs from suspected hosts and ingest them into Splunk for quick investigation. Our task as SOC Analyst is to examine the logs and identify the anomalies. Boot up the Target Machine and Attackbox. Connect to the Target Machine using Firefox and the appropriate IP Address. Click on Search & Reporting, then change time block. How many events were collected and Ingested in the index main? 12256 On one of the infected hosts, the adversary was successf…  ( 7 min )
    Following Concord's historic failure, Sony admits its live-service push is "not entirely going smoothly”
    Sony’s CFO Lin Tao has admitted that its big bet on live-service games “is not entirely going smoothly,” pointing to the historic flop of Concord (shut down weeks after launch) and the indefinite delay of Bungie’s Marathon after ugly playtest feedback and stolen-artwork drama. Even Fairgame$ got pushed to 2026 following internal backlash. Still, Sony isn’t throwing in the towel—they’ll lean on hits like Helldivers 2, MLB The Show, Gran Turismo 7 and Destiny 2, which together make up 20–40% of their gaming revenue. Tao says the plan is to learn from these stumbles, cut waste and keep pushing more polished live-service experiences in the years ahead.  ( 5 min )
    How I Built Local-First Apps with React Native + RxDB (and Why Your App Probably Needs This Too)
    You know that moment when you’re in the middle of nowhere, your 4G turns into “E”, and your mobile app decides to become a very expensive paperweight? Yeah. That’s exactly why I wrote this. Picture a delivery driver staring at a loading spinner because the app can’t load their route without internet. Or a warehouse manager unable to pull the inventory list because the server’s down. That’s not “quirky behavior,” that’s lost time, lost money, and very angry users. A bunch of our clients hit these connectivity potholes — remote job sites, offsite events, warehouse floors, logistics hubs. Basically, anywhere Wi-Fi goes to die. The fix? Local-first apps: process data locally, sync it when you can. Your users stay happy, and you don’t get midnight “the app’s broken” calls. In this little advent…  ( 11 min )
    EA Shutting Down Four Games Forever in October
    EA’s pulling the plug on four of its games this October, and once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. The shutdown schedule is: October 6: NHL 21 October 7: Need for Speed Rivals (the 2013 racing entry with a middling 75–80 Metacritic score) October 20: Madden NFL 22 October 30: FIFA 23 All online services will cease across PC, PlayStation (4 & 5), Xbox (One & Series X/S) and Nintendo platforms (Switch & future Switch 2). EA hasn’t explained why, but it usually boils down to licensing and server costs. After the cutoff, there’s no coming back—unless the nostalgia gods bless NFS Rivals with a future remaster (and even that’s a big “maybe”).  ( 5 min )
    Deus Ex Lead Does Not Want You To Steal His Voice For A Cyberpunk 2077 Mod
    Deus Ex Lead Does Not Want You To Steal His Voice For A Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Using Generative A.I. To Imitate Voice Actors Is A Touchy Subject dualshockers.com  ( 5 min )
    Valve point to Mastercard restrictions as the payment firm deny influencing adult game removals
    Valve and Mastercard are duking it out over who’s really behind the recent purge of adult/NSFW games from Steam (and Itch.io). Mastercard insists it never pressured any platform to delist games and that it “allows all lawful transactions.” Valve, however, says their payment processors blanked on legal adult titles by waving around Mastercard’s Rule 5.12.7—which bans anything that “may damage the goodwill of the Corporation”—and that those processors cited it explicitly when demanding removals. Meanwhile, other players in the saga are pointing fingers, too: Stripe claims it was simply following banks’ own restrictions, and the only group cheering loudest is the activist Collective Shout. In the fallout, Valve reluctantly complied, while Itch.io has already relisted dozens of free games and is hunting for friendlier payment partners for paid NSFW content.  ( 5 min )
    Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Thinks Video Game Performers Are Being "Slept On" In Film And TV Adaptations
    Baldur’s Gate 3’s own Aliona Baranova (voice of Corinna the Squirrel and performance director) says it’s about time film and TV adaptations of video games start tapping the people who bring those worlds to life. Sure, studios are cashing in on our favorite franchises—but Baranova argues that when it comes to casting, video game actors are being totally “slept on.” Speaking at FanX’s Tampa Bay Comic Convention, she pointed out that hardcore gamers are the ones driving these adaptations’ success, yet Hollywood keeps overlooking that passionate fanbase. As she put it, “Why are we not being considered when there’s video game adaptations?”  ( 5 min )
    GTA Online will add age verification to comply with UK laws claims insider
    Rockstar is said to be adding age-verification checks to GTA Online in the UK, after dataminer Tez2 discovered hints in the game files. Players might have to prove they’re over 18 before accessing the full online suite – things like phone messages, text chat and Snapmatic could be locked behind an age gate, while younger users get cut off entirely. This move looks like a direct response to the UK’s Online Safety Act, which has forced social platforms (and adult sites) to verify users or face hefty fines and possible bans. Since GTA Online already carries an 18+ rating but lacked any real checks, it makes sense that GTA 6’s online mode (due May 2026) will follow suit to keep the game legal in one of its biggest markets.  ( 5 min )
    ChatGPT-5 in Cursor IDE
    Today, I’ll show you how to use ChatGPT-5 in the Cursor IDE and use it to take a messy app and make it much better. We’ll go step-by-step, from turning on GPT-5 model to using it for real coding tasks. Press enter or click to view image in full size Cursor is a code editor (similar to VS Code) but with AI built in. It lets you: Chat with AI about your code Ask for code changes directly inside the editor Make multi-file edits without switching tools Press enter or click to view image in full size With ChatGPT-5 inside Cursor, you get: Better reasoning Smarter refactoring Cleaner explanations Open any project and navigate to the right column with the chat. Then click on the word “auto” and turn off the toggle. Press enter or click to view image in full size Press enter or click to view image in full size You can use two modes, “Ask” and “Agent”. Press enter or click to view image in full size Two modes Ask mode acts as an AI Assistant Agent mode does all the hard work for you. All you need to do is look and confirm when it asks for permission to run specific commands. Be specific. Short, clear prompts work best. Review everything. Don’t apply changes without reading them. Ask for explanations. Use Chat to explain diffs in plain English. Work in small chunks. Big changes are harder to debug. Keep testing. Run your app after each step. You can watch my video where I demonstrate how I convert a simple to-do app to a more complex one in about 10 minutes. Watch on YouTube: ChatGPT-5 inside Curosr In short, integrating ChatGPT-5 into the Cursor IDE transforms it into a powerful coding partner. Give it a shot and share with me your feedback! Cheers! ;)  ( 6 min )
    Peak developers would rather you pirate its game than play Roblox "microtransaction-riddled ripoff slop"
    Peak’s indie devs just dropped a bomb: they’d rather you pirate their hit climber than waste time on Cliff, a Roblox knock-off they call “microtransaction-riddled ripoff slop.” Cliff apes Peak’s art, lobby design, first-person climbing and even the stamina bar—and slaps on paywalls galore. On X, Team PEAK urged fans to skip Cliff entirely, preferring piracy over supporting a shameless copy. Sure, Roblox is full of “inspired” games, but Cliff really leans into straight-up copy-and-paste territory. (Meanwhile, Peak recently got dark, adding a cannibalism feature so you can literally snack on your friends.)  ( 5 min )
    GOG's Freedom To Buy Campaign Gives Away Controversial Games For Free To Protest Censorship
    GOG just kicked off its cheekily named “Freedom to Buy” campaign, plastering 13 once-controversial games on a special site (FreedomToBuy.games) and handing them out free for 48 hours. The stunt’s all about shining a spotlight on what they call “quiet” censorship—titles getting quietly delisted not for breaking laws but for making someone, somewhere, uncomfortable. Among the freebies you’ll find everything from POSTAL 2 and Agony to HuniePop and House Party. GOG’s big point? If a game’s legal and responsibly made, you shouldn’t need a secret handshake to grab it—yesterday, today or decades from now.  ( 5 min )
    Physical Badge Access meets Passkeys: A technical guide
    The Convergence of Physical and Digital Security As organizations increasingly adopt interconnected systems, the line between physical and digital security is blurring. Traditional methods that treat employee badge access and digital authentication separately no longer provide sufficient protection against today’s sophisticated threats. This convergence is accelerating the shift toward passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication methods—most notably, the use of passkeys in enterprise environments. Physical badges have evolved from basic RFID/NFC cards, which simply transmit static identifiers, to advanced FIDO2-compliant smart cards capable of functioning as cryptographic authenticators. These new-generation smart cards are compatible with open standards like WebAuthn, enabling secur…  ( 6 min )
    Leveling Up as a Developer: Advice from Kent C. Dodds, Nadia Makarevich, and My Own Path to Team Lead
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    GPT-5: The Dawn of a New Era in Artificial Intelligence
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    📘 LAMP Stack Implementation on AWS (EC2) > Linux | Apache | MySQL | PHP
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    There's a new king in crypto salaries. USDC is replacing USDT, and this is more significant than it seems.
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    🚀 Meet Dev Tools: The Ultimate, Privacy-First Toolkit for Modern Developers
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    The Backbone of IT: Understanding the Role of a System Administrator
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    The Complete Guide to ElevenLabs Plans Overages and Usage Based Pricing
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    VibeTDD Experiment 4.1: Project Setup and the Automation Reality Check
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    Zero to Docs Hero: Create a Python Documentation Generator with GPT-5
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    How a late-night obsession turned into a SaaS
    You really shouldn’t have your phone in bed. But I can’t help myself. Every night, long after I should be asleep, I find myself lost in an endless scroll. It's not TikTok, Instagram or even X. Sometimes i go for hours. And if my wife catches me, hell brakes loose. I have a confession to make: I doom-scroll real estate at night. Gorgeous homes, dreamy interiors… and tragically, photos taken with a potato. Why are these listings so bad? Curious, I dove into the r/realestatephotography subreddit. Every other post sounded the same: “How do I find clients?” “Where do I get leads?” And that’s when it hit me. There’s a real need here, on both sides. Agents want beautiful photos to help sell homes. Photographers want reliable, paying clients. So, as an experiment, I created a Reddit ad with a bold title: “Find Clients Here.” And promoted the Ad in the subbreddit I expected a few clicks. Maybe a couple of curious photographers. Instead, signups started pouring in. That’s how PropPhoto.com was born. A platform that connects real estate agents with vetted photographers, streamlining everything from discovery to delivery. What started as a late-night obsession turned into a real product. A SaaS business. One that solves a real problem for real people. And it all began with doom-scrolling  ( 5 min )
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    The Future of AI in Real Estate and Rentals
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    What Is CPQ and How Does It Streamline Sales Automation for Your Business?
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    How to Audit a Web3 Project Before You Join
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    DevEco Studio 5.1.0: Build and Run Your First HarmonyOS Wearable App on Huawei Watch 5
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    Alembic basics to advance
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    How to Use ChatGPT Like a CTO (Even If You’re Not One)
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    How I learned to love looking at JSON data: JSONBason
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    How to Fix the Python ENOENT Error When Setting Up MCP Servers – A Complete Guide
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    Synology DiskStation DS925+ Lightning Review: Storage Solution Limited By Its Own Maker
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    Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Responds To Trump; Company Will Engage With US Govt To Address Concerns
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    Leak Reveals Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite Design And Specs
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    CIMB Announces MyDebit Downtime On 16 And 17 August 2025
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    Sony Launches Limited Hatsune Miku Digital Models With LinkBuds Fit; Priced At RM999
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    Government To Install Platform Barriers At LRT Stations
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    Redmi 15 5G Now Official And Available For RM729 In Malaysia
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    Fahmi: Over 2.1 Billion Scam Calls And Messages Blocked Since 2022
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    Apple M6 MacBook Pro May Feature OLED Display With Dynamic Island
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    Sony CFO: Xperia Is “A Very Important Business To Us”
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    Japan’s Tokyo Electron Comes Under Fire Over TSMC 2nm Leak
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    HBO Max To Crackdown On Password Sharing Starting September 2025
    Much like other streaming platforms before it, HBO Max will be cracking down on password sharing. In an earnings report, Warner Bros. Discovery’s head of streaming and gaming, Jean-Briac Perrette, recently informed investors that the platform will launch an “aggressive” messaging campaign regarding the practice starting next month. Outside of this campaign, the company will […] The post HBO Max To Crackdown On Password Sharing Starting September 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    OpenAI Releases GPT-5 Model For All ChatGPT Users
    OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, its newest AI model. As previously promised, GPT-5 is available for all ChatGPT users. According to the company, the new model boasts upgrades across the board, with enhanced performance in terms of coding, writing, and health. One noteworthy change is the unified system that rolls multiple models into one. This means […] The post OpenAI Releases GPT-5 Model For All ChatGPT Users appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Trump Calls For Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s Resignation Over Alleged China Links
    US President Donald Trump has called for the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, accusing him of having “problematic” ties to China. In a social media post, he claimed the Malaysian-born, Singapore-raised executive was “highly conflicted”, apparently referring to his reported investments in Chinese firms linked to the country’s military. Tan, a veteran venture […] The post Trump Calls For Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s Resignation Over Alleged China Links appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition Render And Details Are Now Live
    Details around the ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition have made their way onto the internet. That includes not just the renders, and also the specifications of the card. Specs-wise, the RTX 5080 Noctua Edition will feature a boost clock of 2.73GHz, which isn’t great it’s not terrible either. Of course, the main selling point is […] The post ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition Render And Details Are Now Live appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
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    The Download: GPT-5 is here, and Intel’s CEO drama
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. GPT-5 is here. Now what? At long last, OpenAI has released GPT-5. The new system abandons the distinction between OpenAI’s flagship models and its o series of reasoning models, automatically routing user queries…  ( 20 min )

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    Learn Time Series Forecasting in Python
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    Pass the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Exam
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    How to Replicate Figma Designs in Flutter — A Guide to Pixel-Perfect UI Replication
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    Key Metrics That Can Make or Break Your Startup
    If you’ve built something worth pitching – something more than a fancy hobby with a login screen – you need to know your numbers. Not "I’ll get back to you" know them, know them like you know your co-founder's coffee order. I have seen too many found...  ( 16 min )
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    Black Hat 2025: Why your AI tools are becoming the next insider threat
    Black Hat 2025 delivered performance metrics from beta programs and agentic AI deployments, proving results are being delivered over hype.  ( 10 min )
    OpenAI launches GPT-5, nano, mini and Pro — not AGI, but capable of generating ‘software-on-demand’
    With safer design, more robust reasoning, expanded developer tooling, and broad user access, GPT-5 reflects a maturing AI ecosystem.  ( 12 min )
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    Discover the Future of Content Creation with AIGC 160: A Hub for Cutting-Edge AI Tools
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    Python Essentials 1 – Completed! 🐍✨
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    Byte Pair Encoding (BPE) Tokenizer
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    We shipped query examples and EXPLAIN plans in Releem's query analytics. Releem has always shown SQL digests in analytics - those normalized query patterns that group similar queries together. Useful for spotting trends, but when you see "this query pattern is slow," the first question is always: "what does the actual query look like?" Before this update, you'd have to dig through your database logs to find the real query, then manually run EXPLAIN to understand what's happening. That's too much friction for something you need to do constantly. Now when you open query analytics for each query, you see: SQL digests (the normalized patterns) Query examples (actual SQL queries that match the pattern) EXPLAIN plans (MySQL's execution plan) Everything in one interface. No context switching, no hunting through logs. This change makes Releem's recommendations much more transparent. When Releem suggests an optimization, you can now see exactly what triggered it: The specific query that caught Releem's attention The execution plan that revealed the performance issue How this led to the recommendation you received You can see the full analysis that led to each recommendation. Getting query examples was trickier than expected because of how different database engines handle query history. For MySQL, we pull examples from the Performance Schema, which stores recent query executions with their full SQL text. For MariaDB, the Releem agent monitors query history directly since MariaDB's Performance Schema implementation differs. Try Releem for MySQL & MariaDB performance monitoring and optimization.  ( 6 min )
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    GPT-5 Just Dropped. Here's Why Your Automation Stack Is Already Outdated Ali Farhat ・ Aug 7 #gpt5 #automation #openai #aiagents  ( 5 min )
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    React Rendering Deep Dive — Part 2: Inside the Virtual DOM Lifecycle
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    Real-Time Collaborative Document Editor
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    Go Basics: How to Use Enums, Structs, and Interfaces Effectively
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    IGN: Winter Burrow - Official Release Window Reveal Trailer | Nintendo Indie World 2025
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    IGN: Go-Go Town! - Official Release Window Reveal Trailer | Nintendo Indie World 2025
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    IGN: Undusted: Letters from the Past - Nintendo Switch Reveal Trailer | Nintendo Indie World 2025
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    From Python Hesitation to Real DevOps Projects (Part 1)
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    GoLang Generics: Practical Examples to Level Up Your Code
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    Revolutionize Hiring with Floreo AI: Your Agentic HR Solutions Partner
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    How to Make Money with AI‑Generated Digital Products
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    The Best Cloud Architecture Tools for Startups, Picks That Have Helped Me Build Faster
    Note: This article was generated with the help of AI tools. If you are building a startup, you need to move quick and avoid tools that slow you down. Over the last year, I tried out a lot of cloud architecture tools. I looked at visual builders with AI help and also hardcore management dashboards. My goal was to find out what actually made things easier for early-stage teams. This roundup is not just a list. I actually tested every tool while building demo architectures, working with budgets, catching downtime, and managing cloud sprawl. I focused on how fast I could get results, how well each tool fit into a startup workflow, and if it made the tough parts of cloud work easier. Whether you are a technical founder, part of a small dev team, or just getting started with cloud basics, here a…  ( 11 min )
    Microsoft SQL Server: Architecture
    Microsoft SQL Server is one of the most widely used relational database management systems (RDBMS) in the world. Developed by Microsoft, it provides a robust platform for data storage, retrieval, and management. The system is known for its scalability, reliability, and integration with other Microsoft products. The architecture of SQL Server includes several key components: the Database Engine, SQL Server Agent, Replication Services, Integration Services, and Reporting Services. Each component plays a vital role in ensuring efficient data processing and management. SQL Server supports both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, allowing organizations to choose the infrastructure that best suits their needs. With the rise of Microsoft Azure, SQL Server can now be deployed as a fully manag…  ( 39 min )
    Clocked SR Flip-Flops Explained - From Symbol to Working, All in One Place
    If you are exploring digital electronics, you have probably come across basic logic gates and circuits. But when it comes to storing and controlling binary data, flip-flops are essential. One of the simplest and most useful types is the Clocked SR Flip-Flop. In this blog, we will walk through what it is, how it works, and how it’s built, especially using NAND gates. Let’s break it down in a beginner-friendly way. A Clocked SR Flip-Flop (Set-Reset flip-flop) is a memory element that stores one bit of data. Unlike the basic SR latch, which continuously responds to input changes, the clocked version only updates its state when a clock signal is active. That is why it is often called a gated SR flip-flop—it has a control input (the clock) that “gates” the set and reset functions. This design m…  ( 7 min )
    Highcharts Full Circle SolidGauge Donut Chart with Multiple Segments
    This interactive full-circle SolidGauge chart, built with Highcharts, visually breaks down multiple data segments using layered radial arcs. Each arc represents a different category (like Invited Reviews, Organic Reviews, and Unique Link Reviews), making it perfect for displaying proportional metrics in a compact, elegant format. Users can easily customize the number of segments, colors, percentage values, and thickness of each ring to fit their use case — whether it's for performance metrics, survey results, customer feedback, or marketing analytics. This chart is fully responsive, supports tooltips, and is ideal for embedding in dashboards or reports where clean, visual storytelling is important.  ( 5 min )
    Fylgja 2.1 is Live: New Utilities, Performance Boosts, and More
    We're excited to announce the release of Fylgja 2.1! Let's dive into what's new. A More Accessible and Performant Foundation with @fylgja/base Our base styles have received significant upgrades to improve both accessibility and performance. aria attribute support for buttons, making it easier to manage states with JavaScript. We've also trimmed down the selector for the ::file-selector-button and performed other cleanups to reduce the overall CSS size. For a full breakdown of the changes, check out the @fylgja/base changelog. More stable @fylgja/tokens A small but powerful addition, we've introduced the @property --hue to our tokens. @property, In addition, we've fixed and improved the design-tokens syntax to be more in line with the specification. See all the token enhancements in the @fylgja/tokens changelog. Powerful New @fylgja/utilities This release cleans up the divider utility, making it significantly smaller than the previous version. flow or gap utility instead of relying on a separate utility. We've also added several new utilities for text and the all-new scroll-mask utility for adding overflow shadows to scrollable elements. For more details, see the @fylgja/utilities changelog. We're confident that Fylgja 2.1 will help you build better, faster, and more accessible websites. Update to the latest version today to take advantage of all these new features and improvements! We welcome your feedback and look forward to seeing what you create. Happy coding!  ( 6 min )
    CRM Software: My Simple Guide to Customer Relationship Management
    Notice: This piece was partially developed with AI-powered writing tools. Today, I see how businesses like mine are flooded with data, new leads, and lots of customer contact. In 2025, I learned that growing a business is not just about finding new customers. It is about caring for every relationship, keeping clients happy, and giving my team tools that help. CRM software is now at the center of how I run a business that puts customers first. In this guide, I want to make CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software easy to understand. I will show you its real benefits, how it works from my own use, and how you can pick and use the right one for you. It will help you no matter your business size or industry. Let’s start with the basics. CRM software is a tool where you keep all your cus…  ( 10 min )
    Neutron-Induced Semiconductor Microstructure Assessment via Deep Learning
    Here's a research paper draft meeting the stipulated constraints. It’s designed to be immediately implementable, heavily reliant on established technology, and mathematically grounded. Abstract: This paper introduces a novel methodology for assessing neutron-induced microstructural changes in semiconductor materials using deep learning. Traditional methods for characterizing radiation damage (e.g., TEM, Raman spectroscopy) are time-consuming and expensive. We propose a strategy leveraging high-resolution Focused Ion Beam-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM) data coupled with a convolutional neural network (CNN) to rapidly and accurately identify and quantify defect clusters, dislocations, and amorphization regions. This approach provides a significant 10x advancement in the efficiency an…  ( 13 min )
    🛡️𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 🎉 –𝘈 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 & 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘵 🚀
    After days of development and refinement, I’m proud to launch CyberDrill — a hands-on, open-source cybersecurity toolkit designed to simulate real-world threats in a safe and educational environment. 🔐 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 15+ 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬: ⚙️ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡 (Shell Script) 🧠 Ideal for students, cybersecurity clubs, workshops, or anyone eager to understand how cyber attacks work — and how to defend against them. 🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/jershonpaulisaac/Cyber-Drill-Tool I built this with a strong focus on awareness, accessibility, and education — and I’m excited to share it with the global cybersecurity community. Feedback, forks, and discussions are welcome. Let’s keep learning, building, and securing the digital world together. 🌐🧠 CyberDrill #CybersecurityToolkit #CyberAwareness #EthicalHacking #ShellScripting #LinuxTools #OpenSourceSecurity #CyberSimulation #PhishingAwareness #XSSDemo SQLInjectionTest #StudentProject #CyberEducation #InfoSecTools #CybersecurityForBeginners #DevSecOps #RedTeamTools #SecurityTesting #HackTheBoxStyle #BugBountyTools SimulatedAttacks #CyberTraining #CybersecurityCommunity #TerminalTools #SecurityScripts #LearnCybersecurity #CybersecurityInitiative #BashScripting #TechForGood #jershonpaulisaac #cybersecurity  ( 5 min )
    I’m all about Kebarung Printed this year—they’re fun, colorful, and comfy! I’ll wear one for day two of Baju Raya 2025, and keep a Baju Kurung Pahang from https://carlanisa.com/
    A post by milo Aiden  ( 5 min )
    Automated Root Cause Analysis via Dynamic Bayesian Network Calibration & Predictive Maintenance Scoring
    The research proposes a novel system for automated root cause analysis (RCA) in complex industrial processes, leveraging dynamic Bayesian networks (DBNs) and predictive maintenance scoring. Unlike traditional RCA methods reliant on expert knowledge or reactive diagnostics, this system proactively identifies potential failure points and pinpoints root causes in real-time using historical sensor data and sophisticated pattern recognition. We anticipate a 30-40% reduction in unplanned downtime across manufacturing sectors and a significant shift towards proactive, data-driven maintenance strategies, with a potential market valuation exceeding $5 billion within 5 years. Our approach combines advanced Bayesian inference with machine learning techniques to construct and maintain DBN models that …  ( 12 min )
    Leetcode - 127. Word Ladder
    🔗 Solving the Word Ladder Problem Using BFS in JavaScript The Word Ladder problem is a classic interview question that combines strings and graphs. It's a brilliant example of applying Breadth-First Search (BFS) to find the shortest path in an implicit graph — where nodes are words and edges are single-letter transformations. Let’s explore the approach, code, and real-world relevance of this problem. You are given: A beginWord (e.g., "hit") An endWord (e.g., "cog") A list of words (wordList) like ["hot", "dot", "dog", "lot", "log", "cog"] Each move allows you to change a single character, and the resulting word must be present in the word list. Your goal is to find the shortest number of transformations needed to reach endWord from beginWord. ⚠️ Return 0 if no such transformation seq…  ( 12 min )
    Dynamic Material Property Prediction via Multi-Modal Graph Neural Networks and HyperScore Evaluation
    Here's the generated research paper outline, adhering to the guidelines and incorporating randomly chosen elements within the "황 (S)" domain (which we'll interpret as "Solid-State Physics and Materials Science"). 1. Introduction (800 characters) The prediction of material properties remains a critical bottleneck in accelerated materials discovery. Traditional methods rely on computationally expensive simulations or iterative experimental trials. This paper introduces a novel framework, the HyperScore-Guided Multi-Modal Graph Neural Network (HS-MMGNN), for rapidly and accurately predicting complex material properties, integrating diverse datasets and employing a rigorous scoring system for performance evaluation. The framework aims to reduce material discovery cycles by leveraging readily …  ( 12 min )
    How I Built a Responsive Dark Mode Toggle Using Vibe Coding?
    Dark mode isn’t just a trend, it’s a UX standard users expect. While building a new interface, I wanted a clean, responsive dark mode toggle that felt smooth and intuitive across devices. Instead of writing everything from scratch, I used Vibe Coding to shape the design and guide the development process. In this post, I’ll share exactly how I built it, step by step, from prompt creation to final polish. My first step in building the dark mode toggle was choosing the right vibe coding tool. I knew I wanted something that could translate design intent into clean, responsive UI code with minimal friction.  I spent a good amount of time exploring different tools and testing their capabilities. After digging into a few options, I found Vitara ai to be the best fit for this project because of it…  ( 8 min )
    Reimagining Physics Simulations with AI: An In-Depth Look at Rescale’s Platform
    Physics-based simulations are indispensable across engineering, aerospace, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. They enable design validation and discovery without prototyping—but often at the cost of extensive compute power and lengthy runtimes. Traditional solvers such as finite element analysis, molecular dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are powerful but inherently constrained by scalability and computational cost. With the advent of AI‑powered physics, Rescale has emerged as a leader in hybridizing high-performance computing (HPC) with machine learning to dramatically accelerate and scale simulations. Its cloud-native platform offers unprecedented agility and accessibility, enabling organizations of all sizes to harness AI‑assisted simulations with enterprise-grade gover…  ( 7 min )
    Vector Databases Under the Hood: Practical Insights from Automotive Data Implementation
    Vector Databases Under the Hood: Practical Insights from Automotive Data Implementation As an engineer who recently integrated vector databases into automotive data systems, I discovered three critical truths about their real-world behavior: semantic search reduces latency by 40% over rule-based methods, consistency models introduce unexpected trade-offs, and hybrid search optimization is non-negotiable at scale. Autonomous vehicles generate 10TB of unstructured data daily—LIDAR, camera feeds, and CAN bus telemetry. Traditional databases collapse under this load. During a test on a 10M-vector dataset of driving scenes, I observed: Rule-based systems took 900ms to match objects across frames Vector-based semantic search (using cosine similarity) cut this to 540ms Key insight: Pre-em…  ( 6 min )
    I Built an AI Tool That Reviews GitHub PRs — Would Love Your Feedback
    🚀 I Built an AI Tool That Reviews GitHub PRs — Would Love Your Feedback 🙏 Hey dev.to folks 👋 I'm a solo dev who's been working on a tool called SmartReviewer — it automatically reviews your GitHub Pull Requests using AI and static analysis. The idea came from pain I’ve felt myself: Opening a PR and wondering “Is this secure? Is this performant? Did I just ship a bug?” So I built something to help. When you open or update a PR, SmartReviewer: Adds inline comments about security, performance, and code quality issues Combines static analysis + AI-powered suggestions Gives feedback instantly, right inside the PR Works with JavaScript / TypeScript (for now) It’s kinda like having an AI team lead review your code. Connect your GitHub repo Select which repos to enable Done ✅ — it’ll auto-review new PRs and comment suggestions You also get a dashboard to: Track issue types across PRs Monitor how your team is doing over time I wanted faster feedback without relying on teammates being available. Also, most tools only lint for syntax or formatting — I wanted deeper insights. Plus, it’s fun to build stuff that feels like magic ✨ 🔗 https://app.smartreviewer.dev It’s free to try — no credit card or weird hoops. What do you think about the idea? Anything that feels confusing or could be better? Would you use something like this? I'm early in the journey (still hunting for the first 50 real users), so your feedback would mean the world 🙇‍♂️ Thanks for reading ❤️ — Oanh  ( 6 min )
    OpenTelemetry Tracing on the JVM
    You may know I'm a big fan of OpenTelemetry. I recently finished developing a master class for the YOW! conference at the end of the year. During development, I noticed massive differences in configuration and results across programming languages. Even worse, differences exist across frameworks inside the same programming language. In this post, I want to compare the different zero-code OpenTelemetry approaches on the JVM, covering the most widespread: Spring Boot with Micrometer Tracing Spring Boot with the OpenTelemetry Agent OpenTelemetry Spring Boot Starter Quarkus Quarkus with the OpenTelemetry Agent I keep the architecture pretty simple: I'm using Reactive data access on both the remote service and the database to spice up things a bit, more specifically, Kotlin coroutines. Here's …  ( 7 min )
    Advanced Centrifugal Pump Cavitation Mitigation via Real-Time Harmonic Resonance Control
    This paper proposes a novel approach to mitigating cavitation in centrifugal pumps utilizing real-time harmonic resonance control. Current cavitation mitigation strategies are often reactive or rely on imprecise adjustments. Our method proactively dampens cavitation inception by dynamically altering pump impeller rotational harmonics via a closed-loop feedback system, leading to a 10-20% increase in pump efficiency and lifespan in high-cavitation environments. The system leverages advanced signal processing and machine learning algorithms to analyze pressure fluctuations within the pump and intelligently adjust the rotational speed to suppress harmonic resonances known to induce cavitation. This introduces unprecedented control over cavitation phenomena, dramatically improving reliability…  ( 14 min )
    Protect Your Website in 3 Minutes with SafeLine: An Open-Source WAF with 17.3K GitHub Stars
    If you’re running a personal website or small app and are concerned about hackers, SQL injections, or bot scraping, there’s good news — you don’t need a security team to defend yourself. Meet SafeLine, a powerful open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) that already has 11.8K stars on GitHub and is trusted by over a million websites. In this article, I’ll show you how to deploy SafeLine in just 3 minutes — even if you’ve never used a WAF before. SafeLine stands out thanks to its semantic detection engine and reverse proxy architecture, offering strong protection without adding unnecessary complexity. Key features: Easy Deployment: Fully containerized with a one-line installer — perfect for Docker and Linux users. Intelligent Detection: Uses advanced semantic analysis instead of regex…  ( 6 min )
    What Is The Best Language 🏆for AI Engineering❓
    I have had a few folks ask me about language choices in AI Engineering. Now before I get into this, there is never a one-size fits all answer, so much of it is based on many nuances, with a key one being the fluency of the individual or team in the choice of language. We have also seen AI become commoditized where you don't need to understand complex math or neural networks, and instead it's about slinging requests around, handling concurrency and other common web-like programming paradigms. Having said that , here are my views and why as someone who has historically been more of a static typed enthusiast - Python is coming out on top and its why I am building AgentUp in Python. Massive AI/ML ecosystem (transformers, pytorch, OpenAI libs, etc.) Performance when it matters - heavy computat…  ( 6 min )
    FastAPI vs Django DRF vs Flask - Which Is the Fastest for Building APIs
    As someone who's built APIs with FastAPI, Django REST Framework, and Flask in different projects, I’ve always wondered how they really stack up when it comes to raw performance. On paper, FastAPI claims to be lightning-fast thanks to async I/O, DRF is often the go-to for full-featured enterprise APIs, and Flask is known for its simplicity and flexibility. But what happens when you actually put them under load in a real-world environment? This article is my attempt to answer that question, not through synthetic benchmarks or isolated function calls, but by building the same CRUD API with PostgreSQL integration in all three frameworks, deploying them with Docker Compose, and benchmarking them using tools like Locust and a custom httpx script. Why does this matter? Because API performance aff…  ( 18 min )
    CondationCMS manager application
    CondationCMS – The New Manager After five months of hard work, I'm proud to present the new Manager Application, coming in the next major update of CondationCMS. But first, let me explain why I initially said CondationCMS doesn’t need a manager at all—and why I’ve now built one. In the early days of CondationCMS, every piece of content had to be created in a text editor. That worked fine—as long as the person writing the content had some technical background. It was just Markdown with a YAML header, after all. But at some point, I realized I didn’t want to be the one getting called for every small content change. So I decided to build something that would allow non-technical users to create and update content on their own. Here’s what I had in mind when starting the project: The Manager is primarily for content authors Template development should stay outside the Manager Content creation should be as simple and non-technical as possible Authors should get all the tools they need—nothing more Template developers should be able to define custom forms to give users just the right amount of control Authors shouldn’t be able to break the layout—so complex editors like Elementor in the WordPress world offer too much freedom for this use case That was the basic idea—and here’s the result. Please note: This short clip doesn’t show every feature, but it should give you a good idea of how content editing works in CondationCMS.  ( 6 min )
    Content Security in the Digital Age: How to Protect Your Work from Theft and Misuse
    Someone Stole My Course. Here's What I Learned About Content Security. There it was—the same course I spent months creating, now being sold illegally on a third-party website. No credit. No permission. No remorse. This painful wake-up call led me down a rabbit hole on content security, and what I discovered will shock you—most creators aren’t doing enough to protect their work. If you’re a content creator, educator, developer, or entrepreneur publishing online, this article is your wake-up call. 🚨 The Harsh Truth: Your Content Is Vulnerable 📌 Did you know? Piracy results in over $29 billion in lost revenue for creators and companies annually. Even simple blog posts and social media graphics are routinely stolen and repurposed. 🔐 What Is Content Security? It ensures: Only authorized user…  ( 7 min )
    Deciphering Conformational Dynamics: A Predictive Model for Cyclohexane Ring
    This paper introduces a novel predictive model for cyclohexane ring conformational transitions, leveraging advanced computational chemistry and machine learning techniques. Our approach combines transition state theory with a recurrent neural network (RNN) trained on high-throughput molecular dynamics simulations to predict transition rates between chair and boat conformations with unprecedented accuracy. This model enables precise design of cyclohexane-based molecules with targeted conformational properties, impacting drug discovery, materials science, and catalysis. The system boasts a 10x improvement over existing computational methods by optimizing molecular dynamics across complex parameter spaces, decreasing simulation time and increasing prediction accuracy. Our model, validated on …  ( 13 min )
    Boosting Problem-Solving Skills: The Unseen Advantage of Online Learning for Students
    Title: The Revolution of Online Learning: Forging Problem-Solving Prowess Among Students Among the myriad innovations that have transformed education, none has prompted a more profound shift than the advent of online learning. Today, it is not an overstatement to claim that the traditional chalk-and-talk mode of education is gradually becoming a thing of the past, replaced by digital platforms that cater to the dynamic needs of the modern learner. One noteworthy by-product of this ed-tech revolution is the enhancement of problem-solving skills among students. In a world riddled with complex challenges, the ability to solve problems is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Online learning platforms, intrinsically designed around real-world situations, are empowering students with this essent…  ( 6 min )
    Enhanced Microbial Community Dynamics Prediction via Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Networks
    Here's the generated research paper adhering to your requirements, focusing on a randomly selected sub-field and incorporating randomness in various aspects of the work. Abstract: Predicting the complex dynamics within microbial communities is vital for various applications ranging from personalized medicine to environmental remediation. We introduce a novel approach utilizing Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Networks (ST-GNNs) coupled with a Bayesian HyperScore framework to enhance prediction accuracy and reliability. This approach integrates spatial proximity data with temporal interaction patterns, enabling a more holistic understanding of microbial community behavior. Our model demonstrates a 35% improvement in prediction accuracy compared to existing methods and holds significant promise …  ( 13 min )
    What Comes After “Senior Developer”? (The Ceiling No One Talks About)
    Most career ladders in tech look like this: Junior → Intermediate → Senior → For many devs, the answer is: nothing. You’re “valued.” You’re “the backbone.” You’re also stuck. In this piece, Why coasting feels easier than change. And why no one warns you about this ceiling I’ve been there. You might be too. 👉 Read the full post: Senior Forever  ( 5 min )
    Porting and Hands-On Guide for LVGL 8.2 on the OK3568-C Platform under Linux 4.19 Buildroot
    Porting and Hands-On Guide for LVGL 8.2 on the OK3568-C Platform under Linux 4.19 Buildroot This guide walks you through porting LVGL 8.2 to the OK3568-C board running Linux 4.19.206 built with Buildroot. https://www.forlinx.net/article_view_713.html  ( 5 min )
    Supabase ⚡️ vs. Firebase 🔥: a Complete Comparison ⚔️ in 2025
    Introduction Supabase and Firebase are two leading Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms that enable developers to build applications without handling backend infrastructure. While they serve similar purposes, they take fundamentally different approaches. Firebase began in 2011 as a real-time NoSQL database and was acquired by Google in 2014. Since then, it has evolved into a comprehensive, fully-managed backend platform deeply integrated with the Google ecosystem. Supabase, launched in 2020, emerged as an open-source alternative to Firebase. It’s built on PostgreSQL, offering a relational model with SQL support, and can be self-hosted for greater control and transparency. Feature Supabase Firebase Philosophy Open-source, standards-based Proprietary, fully-managed Database Type …  ( 8 min )
    Automated Causal Inference & Optimization of Energy Microgrids via Dynamic Adaptive Resonance Theory (DART)
    Introduction Theoretical Background Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART): ART networks learn to categorize data by creating prototypes that represent clusters of similar patterns. The resonance process ensures stability by matching learned prototypes with incoming patterns, adjusting the prototype if necessary. Causal Inference: We employ Bayesian Networks (BNs) to represent causal relationships between key variables (e.g., solar irradiance, wind speed, load demand, battery state-of-charge). This allows DART to reason about interdependencies and predict the impact of interventions. Dynamic Adaptation: A novel mechanism continuously revises the ART network structure and BN parameters based on real-time microgrid data. Methodology: DART Framework Layer 1: Data Acquisition & Preproces…  ( 13 min )
    ECScape Flaw in Amazon ECS Allows Credential Theft
    Researchers discovered the ECScape flaw in Amazon ECS, enabling cross-task credential theft and privilege escalation. Learn how it works and how to mitigate it. 🔗 Read on my blog  ( 5 min )
    My Hardware Journey: From ThinkPad Survival to ZBook Power-Up
    Once upon a time, I had a loyal ThinkPad T470. Specs? 💻 i5-6300U 🧠 16 GB RAM 💾 ADATA LEGEND 710 512GB on a SATA-to-M.2 adapter (because native M.2 wasn’t a thing, and yes, no screw, classic ThinkPad moment). Still, it worked - barely held together, but it did. Then, after one of those nights, the ThinkPad decided it had enough. No power, no signs of life. Just... silence. Enter: a new hope. 🖥️ HP ZBook 15 G6 💪 i7-9850H 🧠 32 GB RAM 🎮 NVIDIA Quadro T2000 Max-Q 💸 1699 zł (~$400), bought via Allegro Smart from Malanet. It arrived, it booted, everything looked good. Until... I tried installing Arch Linux (of course), but the BIOS was locked down like a government server. Secure Boot enabled, BIOS options greyed out, no way to disable anything. And I had no chip flasher, no mood for soldering. So I messaged Malanet. They said: "Ship it back, we’ll unlock it for free. We’ll cover shipping both ways." 📦 I sent it. 2 days later - it returned. But then... 🤡 No SSD. The WD BLACK? Gone. Just a sad, empty M.2 slot. No big deal. I grabbed the ADATA from the dead ThinkPad, unscrewed a random screw from its motherboard (because yes, it fit), slotted it into the ZBook, and installed Arch Linux like it was nothing. Then I contacted Malanet: "Hey, your SSD didn’t make it back." They replied: "Whoops, sending it now." 2 days later, InPost delivered again. They used a regular small parcel instead of a mini one - 💸 InPost got that extra 5 zł (~1.20 USD) for no reason. While installing it, I discovered something magical: 💡 "WAIT… there’s a second M.2 slot?!" Boom. ✨ DUAL SSD MODE ACTIVATED ✨ ADATA for Arch Linux. WD BLACK for whatever else I want. And yes, the ThinkPad screw is still holding strong. Big thanks to Malanet for BIOS unlock + SSD fix. Shoutout to InPost for delivering my packages without crashing them lol. And eternal respect to the ThinkPad screw, still doing its job in a completely different machine.  ( 6 min )
    SQL INTERSECT Explained: Find Shared Rows Easily
    Comparing data across tables is a common requirement in SQL development. Whether validating user data or reconciling records between systems, identifying shared rows efficiently can save time and reduce complexity. The INTERSECT operator provides a simple way to return only the rows common to two query results. It focuses on overlap without introducing additional data. This guide covers how INTERSECT works, presents practical examples, and answers common questions about its usage. Use the following query to discover job roles shared between male and female employees: SELECT title FROM HR WHERE Gender = 'M' INTERSECT SELECT title FROM HR WHERE Gender = 'F'; This highlights titles present in both groups. To identify matching sales records across two sources: SELECT SaleID, Product, Amount, SaleDate FROM Sales_2023_SourceA INTERSECT SELECT SaleID, Product, Amount, SaleDate FROM Sales_2023_SourceB; This approach extracts only those records identical in both systems, helping with audits and synchronization. It retrieves rows present in both SELECT queries, filtering results to their intersection. Yes. Queries must have the same number of columns, and data types must be compatible. Yes. Chain multiple INTERSECT operations for additional datasets. PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server fully support INTERSECT. MySQL requires alternative methods. The SQL INTERSECT operator is a clean and efficient way to find shared rows between datasets. For more in-depth explanations and advanced use cases, check out the full guide SQL INTERSECT: Everything You Need to Know.  ( 21 min )
    At OWASP Cornucopia we have long stated that we will create more decks, and now we will!
    OWASP Cornucopia Companion Edition johan sydseter for OWASP® Foundation ・ Aug 6 #appsec #cybersecurity #gamedev #security  ( 5 min )
    Learning intervals on the guitar
    🎵 What Are Intervals? An interval is the distance between two notes. C to E → Major 3rd E to G → Minor 3rd Each interval has a sound and a shape on the guitar. 1 semitone = 1 fret 1 whole step = 2 frets Musical alphabet: A B C D E F G Enharmonic notes: C# = Db, D# = Eb, etc. Major scale formula: W W H W W W H (W = whole step, H = half step) 📊 Common Intervals to Memorize Interval Name Semitones Example (C as root) Sound Perfect Unison 0 C - C Same note Minor 2nd 1 C - Db Very tense Major 2nd 2 C - D Step up Minor 3rd 3 C - Eb Sad/somber Major 3rd 4 C - E Happy Perfect 4th 5 C - F Suspenseful Tritone 6 C - F# Dissonant/devilish Perfect 5th 7 C - G Strong/powerful Minor 6th 8 C - Ab Warm/sad Major 6th 9 C - A Sweet Minor 7th 10 C - Bb Jazzy/…  ( 7 min )
    Automated Refractive Index Matching in Gels via Deep Learning Optimization
    This paper proposes a novel approach to automated refractive index matching within polyacrylamide gels used in capillary electrophoresis (CE), a critical process for optimizing separation resolution. Current methods rely on manual adjustments and iterative experimentation, a time-consuming and observer-dependent process. Our system utilizes a deep learning model trained on a comprehensive dataset of CE separations, predicting optimal refractive index matching conditions based on sample characteristics and desired separation profiles. This leads to a 10x reduction in optimization time, improved separation resolution (+15%), and enhanced reproducibility, accelerating drug discovery and protein analysis workflows. 1. Introduction Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is a powerful analytical techni…  ( 13 min )
    AI-Driven Precision Agriculture Optimization via Dynamic Multi-Modal Data Fusion and Reinforcement Learning
    Here's a research paper outline adhering to your requirements. The random sub-field within "성장" (Growth) selected is Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), specifically focusing on optimizing nutrient delivery in vertical farms. The combination of randomized methods aims for novelty while remaining grounded in established techniques. 1. Abstract This paper introduces a novel AI architecture—Dynamic Multi-Modal Data Fusion and Reinforcement Learning for Precision Agriculture (DMMD-RL PA)—for optimizing nutrient delivery in vertical farming systems. Addressing the critical challenge of maximizing yield and minimizing resource waste in CEA, DMMD-RL PA integrates real-time data from diverse sources – spectral imaging, environmental sensors, and plant growth models – through a sophisticate…  ( 14 min )
    What Are IT Components in IT Asset Management (ITAM)?
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    Day 4 of Javascript
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    What Exactly Are Import Attributes in JavaScript?
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    The Source code of EdiiHealth
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    The Midway software design pattern
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    Top 10 SEO Chrome Extensions for 2025 🚀 (With AI & Free Tools)
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    Why You're Not Landing Interviews
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    IGN: Code 3 - Official Green Band Trailer (2025) Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery
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    IGN: Wheel World: The First 20 Minutes of Gameplay
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    SEC's Long-Running Case Against Ripple Officially Over
    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission first sued Ripple in 2020, during Donald Trump's first term.  ( 29 min )
    Donald Trump Signs Order Letting Crypto Into 401(k) Retirement Plans
    The order directs the Department of Labor to reevaluate how crypto should be treated by retirement fund managers.  ( 33 min )
    Bitcoin Surges Past $117K as Trump Taps Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve
    An executive order paving the way for crypto to be included in 401(k) plans is also helping boost prices on Thursday.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific’s Third Largest Shareholder Opposes CoreWeave Deal
    Two Seas Capital has come out against Core Scientific's proposed all-stock acquisition by AI cloud provider CoreWeave.  ( 29 min )
    ATOM Surges 3% as Cosmos Ecosystem Gains Exchange Support
    Coinbase adds dYdX native network integration while geopolitical tensions drive investors toward decentralized alternatives.  ( 31 min )
    SharpLink Raises $200M in Direct Offering to Raise ETH Holdings to $2B
    The Minneapolis-based firm's ether holdings sit at 521,939 ETH as of its latest purchases.  ( 27 min )
    NEAR Protocol Posts 5% Recovery Amid Volatility Surge
    NEAR Protocol surged 5% in a 24-hour rally before late-session volatility erased gains, as institutional flows met resistance amid shifting macroeconomic conditions.  ( 31 min )
    PEPE Jumps 5% as Rate-Cut Bets and Whale Accumulation Drive Risk Asset Rally
    The recent price rally is likely tied to a broader market trend, with growing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September.  ( 30 min )
    DOT Gains as Much as 4% in Strong Bullish Breakout
    Polkadot rallied on triple the normal volume as institutional buyers drove momentum.  ( 29 min )
    Crypto for Advisors: The Hidden Mechanics Behind This Crypto Rally
    ETFs, IPOs, and stablecoins are accelerating crypto’s flywheel effect. Learn how these forces fuel growth — and where the slowdown could start.  ( 33 min )
    NYDFS Fines Stablecoin Issuer Paxos $26.5M for Compliance Failures Tied to Binance’s BUSD
    In addition to the fine, Paxos agreed to invest another $22 million into beefing up its compliance program.  ( 29 min )
    BNB Climbs Then Retraces Amid $500M Treasury Push
    The token experienced a sharp rally earlier in the day, reaching a local high of $778, but a rapid sell-off followed, trimming gains made during the advance.  ( 31 min )
    ProShares Debuts 'Ultra CRCL' ETF, Letting Traders Double Down on Circle Stock
    The ETF is the first to offer amplified exposure to Circle, whose stock price has skyrocketed 134% since the company’s debut in June.
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Jumps 6.3% as All Assets Climb Higher
    Polygon (POL) joined Sui (SUI) as a top performer, rising 6.2% from Wednesday.
    Chainlink Launches LINK Reserve to Fuel Network Growth
    The reserve is funded through a process called Payment Abstraction and then automatically converts them into LINK, Chainlink said.
    Decentralized Finance and Tokenization Growth Still Disappoints: JPMorgan
    Total value locked (TVL) in DeFi remains below 2021 highs, the report noted.
    Ripple to Buy Stablecoin Payments Firm Rail for $200M to Boost RLUSD
    The Rail acquisition is a way for Ripple to delve deeper into the fast-growing stablecoin ecosystem after launching its RLUSD stablecoin.
    Tether Leads €30M Investment Round in Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me
    The deal follows Bit2Me's authorization under the EU's MiCA license approval, allowing it to operate across the European Union.
    Salomon Brothers Say It Has Completed Process of Notifying 'Abandoned' Crypto Wallets
    Revived investment bank Salomon Brothers is using Bitcoin’s blockchain to claim abandoned wallets, sparking legal and ethical debates as it targets dormant addresses holding billions in BTC.
    Bitcoin Tops $116K as Bullish Signals Spur Confidence: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Aug. 7, 2025
    Trump Set to Greenlight Crypto in 401(k)s; Bitcoin Rallies on Retirement Reform Push
    President Trump’s upcoming executive order could open the door for Bitcoin, private equity, and real estate in U.S. retirement plans.
    Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB Raises Another $9.5M to Build BTC DeFi Infrastructure
    The investment bring BOB's ("Build on Bitcoin") total funds raised to $21 million, following previous raises in 2024
    Weaponized Trading Bots Drain $1M From Crypto Users via AI-Generated YouTube Scam
    Scammers appeared to be using AI-generated avatars and voices to reduce production costs and scale up video content.
    With South Korea's CBDC Plans Dead, KakaoBank Joins Stablecoin Gold Rush
    The online lender joins a growing wave of Korean fintechs eyeing stablecoin issuance after the government scrapped its CBDC pilot in favor of private-sector alternatives.
    XRP Pushes Through $3 as Ripple-SEC Appeal Decision Looms
    The move broke through multiple short-term resistance levels and coincided with high-volume buying activity, particularly on Korean exchanges.
    Crypto Market Cap Halts at $3.7T as Traders Rotate Out, Institutions Double Down on BTC, ETH
    “Bitcoin was again approaching its 50-day moving average. Such frequent testing of the medium-term trend signal line indicates accumulated fatigue in the first cryptocurrency,” one analyst said.
    Bitcoin's Volatility Disappears to Levels Not Seen Since October 2023
    The shift in volatility patterns suggests bitcoin is increasingly mirroring Wall Street dynamics.
    Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Slips Into Low-Liquidity “Air Gap” as Post-ATH Drift Continues
    Glassnode data shows BTC caught in a fragile holding pattern after slipping below key support. Market makers say conviction remains weak, with majors struggling to lead.
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    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
    SEC, Ripple lawsuit to end after joint agreement to drop appeals
    Ripple Labs and the SEC have both filed to drop their legal appeals in a yearslong court battle over the securities classification of the XRP token.
    SEC-Ripple enforcement case to end after motion to drop appeals
    The filing came precisely one year after Ripple had been ordered to pay $125 million as part of an enforcement action over the company using XRP as unregistered securities.
    Roman Storm’s early passion for code led to Silicon Valley, Tornado Cash — and a guilty verdict
    From teaching himself how to code to working odd jobs in the United States after emigrating, Roman Storm’s story is anything but typical.
    Roman Storm’s early passion for code led to Silicon Valley, Tornado Cash — and a guilty verdict
    From teaching himself how to code to working odd jobs in the United States after emigrating, Roman Storm’s story is anything but typical.
    Winklevoss twins deepen ties to Trump family with Bitcoin mining investment: Report
    The brothers invested an undisclosed amount in American Bitcoin, the mining company co-founded by two of Trump's sons and others.
    Winklevoss twins deepen ties to Trump family with Bitcoin mining investment: Report
    The brothers invested an undisclosed amount in American Bitcoin, the mining company co-founded by two of Trump's sons and others.
    SEC staff liquid-staking guidance leaves regulatory questions, could be contested
    The SEC staff guidance on liquid staking could be a boon for institutions that want to include the technology in products, but there’s still uncertainty.
    SEC staff liquid-staking guidance leaves regulatory questions, could be contested
    The SEC staff guidance on liquid staking could be a boon for institutions that want to include the technology in products, but there’s still uncertainty.
    Core Scientific's largest shareholder to vote against CoreWeave buyout offer
    The shareholder letter by Two Seas Capital says the buyout offer undervalues Core Scientific's business.
    Core Scientific's largest shareholder to vote against CoreWeave buyout offer
    The shareholder letter by Two Seas Capital says the buyout offer undervalues Core Scientific's business.
    Trump picks top economic adviser to temporarily fill crucial US Fed seat
    Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adriana Kugler announced her resignation on Aug. 1, paving the way for a Trump nominee at the US central bank.
    Crypto investor under consideration to fill crucial US Fed seat: Report
    Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adriana Kugler announced her resignation on Aug. 1, paving the way for a Trump nominee at the US central bank.
    UK's Union Jack Oil to turn stranded gas into Bitcoin
    Union Jack Oil’s new Bitcoin mining plan could turn stalled gas wells into early cash flow, potentially paving the way for one of the UK’s first corporate Bitcoin treasuries.
    UK's Union Jack Oil to turn stranded gas into Bitcoin
    Union Jack Oil’s new Bitcoin mining plan could turn stalled gas wells into early cash flow, potentially paving the way for one of the UK’s first corporate Bitcoin treasuries.
    Animoca launches NUVA marketplace to unify ‘fragmented’ RWA sector
    Built with Provenance Blockchain, NUVA offers institutional-grade tokenized assets like stablecoin securities and HELOCs.
    Animoca launches NUVA marketplace to unify ‘fragmented’ RWA sector
    Built with Provenance Blockchain, NUVA offers institutional-grade tokenized assets like stablecoin securities and HELOCs.
    Trump to sign executive order punishing financial institutions for 'debanking': Report
    Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations are trying to block bank applications from four digital asset firms.
    Trump to sign executive order punishing financial institutions for 'debanking': Report
    Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations are trying to block bank applications from four digital asset firms.
    Data sharing is the next crypto compliance frontier
    With crypto scams hitting $9.9 billion in 2024 and 90% of UK crypto apps failing AML checks, the industry needs data sharing to combat fraud.
    Data sharing is the next crypto compliance frontier
    With crypto scams hitting $9.9 billion in 2024 and 90% of UK crypto apps failing AML checks, the industry needs data sharing to combat fraud.
    Bitcoin sees Bollinger Bands 'head fake' with $117K bulls' next target
    Bitcoin bounces back as traders highlight the next BTC price targets and resistance levels — can bulls take control?
    Bitcoin sees Bollinger Bands 'head fake' with $117K bulls' next target
    Bitcoin bounces back as traders highlight the next BTC price targets and resistance levels — can bulls take control?
    How to use Grok for real-time crypto trading signals
    Grok scans posts and sentiment shifts on X to help crypto traders identify early signals, memes and macro-driven momentum plays.
    How to use Grok for real-time crypto trading signals
    Grok scans posts and sentiment shifts on X to help crypto traders identify early signals, memes and macro-driven momentum plays.
    Paxos settles with New York regulator for $48.5M over Binance partnership
    The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said the fine was due to a lack of anti-money laundering oversight.
    Paxos settles with New York regulator for $48.5M over Binance partnership
    The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said the fine was due to a lack of anti-money laundering oversight.
    Cloud mining vs crypto staking: Which is more profitable in 2025?
    In 2025, cloud mining and crypto staking offer distinct passive income paths.
    Cloud mining vs crypto staking: Which is more profitable in 2025?
    In 2025, cloud mining and crypto staking offer distinct passive income paths.
    Ripple to buy stablecoin payments platform Rail for $200 million
    Ripple has acquired Rail to offer stablecoin payment services, with plans to integrate RLUSD, banking partners and compliance tools across global markets.
    Ripple to buy stablecoin payments platform Rail for $200 million
    Ripple has acquired Rails to offer stablecoin payment services, with plans to integrate RLUSD, banking partners and compliance tools across global markets.
    From soil to smart contracts: How blockchain is reshaping agriculture
    The latest “Clear Crypto Podcast” unpacks how blockchain helps solve critical challenges in agriculture, from supply chain transparency to land ownership and food waste.
    From soil to smart contracts: How blockchain is reshaping agriculture
    The latest “Clear Crypto Podcast” unpacks how blockchain helps solve critical challenges in agriculture, from supply chain transparency to land ownership and food waste.
    Ethereum beats Solana in capital inflows: $4K target in sight
    Ether outpaces Solana and Bitcoin in capital inflows and futures dominance, with $4,000 retest in the cards.
    Ethereum beats Solana in capital inflows: $4K target in sight
    Ether outpaces Solana and Bitcoin in capital inflows and futures dominance, with $4,000 retest in the cards.
    EU banking regulator finalizes draft rules for banks holding Bitcoin, Ether
    The European Banking Authority completed draft rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
    EU banking regulator finalizes capital rules for banks holding Bitcoin, Ether
    The European Banking Authority completed rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
    BTCFi VC funding hits $175M as investors focus on consumer apps
    Bitcoin DeFi is seeing more venture capital interest as institutional investors flock to Bitcoin and its increasing yield-bearing capabilities.
    BTCFi VC funding hits $175M as investors focus on consumer apps
    Bitcoin DeFi is seeing more venture capital interest as institutional investors flock to Bitcoin and its increasing yield-bearing capabilities.
    XRP tops $3 as Ripple case nears potential SEC dismissal
    A joint report due on Aug. 15 may lead to the conclusion of the nearly five-year legal dispute between the SEC and Ripple Labs.
    XRP tops $3 as Ripple case nears potential SEC dismissal
    A joint report due on Aug. 15 may lead to the conclusion of the nearly five-year legal dispute between the SEC and Ripple Labs.
    Trump to allow crypto in 401(k) plans for US workers: White House
    The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph that President Trump will sign an executive order allowing crypto exposure in US 401(k) retirement plans.
    Trump to allow crypto in 401k retirement plans for US workers: White House
    The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph that President Trump will sign an executive order allowing crypto exposure in US 401(k) retirement plans
    Hyperliquid drives $487B July surge in decentralized crypto trading
    Hyperliquid processed $319B in trades last month, accounting for the majority of DeFi perpetual futures volume as decentralized exchanges gain traction.
    Hyperliquid drives $487B July surge in decentralized crypto trading
    Hyperliquid processed $319B in trades last month, accounting for the majority of DeFi perpetual futures volume as decentralized exchanges gain traction.
    XRP whales offload $1.9B as analyst sounds alarm over risk of 30% price crash
    XRP may stay structurally weak unless whale wallets see daily inflows above 5 million tokens, one analyst warned.
    XRP whales offload $1.9B as analyst sounds alarm over 30% price crash risk
    XRP may stay structurally weak unless whale wallets see daily inflows above 5 million tokens, one analyst warns.
    Bitcoin-DeFi startup BOB tops up funding to $21M as Castle Island, Anchorage join
    Build on Bitcoin raised $21 million to unlock native BTC DeFi with a new bridge, hybrid layer-2 infrastructure and institutional investor backing.
    Bitcoin-DeFi startup BOB tops up funding to $21M as Castle Island, Anchorage join
    Build on Bitcoin raised $21 million to unlock native BTC DeFi with a new bridge, hybrid layer 2 infrastructure and institutional investor backing.
    What happens if Bitcoin reaches $1 million?
    A $1-million Bitcoin would upend global finance, reshaping wealth, inflation, energy markets and the very role of fiat currencies.
    Aave hit by phishing attack day after reaching $60B in net deposits
    Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites.
    Bitcoin price echoing 2024 pattern that saw 50% BTC gains: Trader
    Bitcoin price analysis looks to last November for clues as to how high BTC might go if recent bull market history repeats.
    Dubai and UAE move to align crypto frameworks under new partnership
    A VARA spokesperson told Cointelegraph that while mutual license recognition is a feature, it does not mean automatic passporting to different emirates.
    This trader turned $6.8K into $1.5M by using a high-risk strategy: Here’s how
    By deploying a bot on a perpetuals exchange, the trader scaled $6,800 into $1.5 million through maker rebates and microstructure precision.
    Coinbase to charge 0.1% fee for USDC to US dollar swaps over $5M
    Coinbase will soon lower the fee-free benefit of USDC to US dollar conversions to $5 million as the exchange has missed revenue expectations for two quarters running.
    Crypto trader bot scam on YouTube looted 256 ETH: SentinelLABS
    Aged YouTube accounts with a history of posting crypto news and investing tips have been taken over by bad actors to advertise a scam trading bot that steals crypto.
    Bitcoin, Ether, XRP price bump pushes market sentiment to ‘Greed’
    Crypto analysts echoed the positive sentiment around Bitcoin, with some speculating it could jump to $125,000 in the near term.
    HashFlare founders want no more jail time as US asks for 10 years
    Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin asked a court for time served after admitting to wire fraud, but US prosecutors want them imprisoned for 10 years for their "classic Ponzi scheme.”
    Parataxis to go public in $640M SPAC merger with Silverbox
    Bitcoin asset manager Parataxis will go public via a SPAC deal that could see up to $640 million in gross proceeds to fund a Bitcoin treasury.
    Bitcoin short-term holders ‘cooled off’ profit-taking as price sticks to $115K
    The Bitcoin market is in a “relatively balanced position” despite the recent price pullback from all-time highs, Glassnode says.
    KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report
    KakaoBank is reportedly looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market.
    IREN soars 11% after mining more Bitcoin than MARA in July
    Shares in IREN Ltd closed trading on Wednesday up 11.4% after it reported mining more Bitcoin than MARA Holdings in July.
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    GPT-5 is here. Now what?
    At long last, OpenAI has released GPT-5. The new system abandons the distinction between OpenAI’s flagship models and its o series of reasoning models, automatically routing user queries to a fast nonreasoning model or a slower reasoning version. It is now available to everyone through the ChatGPT web interface—though nonpaying users may need to wait…  ( 20 min )
    The Download: how AI is improving itself, and hidden greenhouse gases
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    The greenhouse gases we’re not accounting for
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    KAF Digital Bank To Commence Operations Starting Tomorrow On 8 August 2025
    KAF Digital Bank Bhd has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to start its operations starting tomorrow on 8 August 2025. It is now officially the second shariah-compliant digital bank operating in the country, and is operated by a consortium comprising KAF Investment Bank and four fintech and tech-based partners: Carsome, MoneyMatch, Jirnexu, and […] The post KAF Digital Bank To Commence Operations Starting Tomorrow On 8 August 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
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    The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 were the first to get One UI 8, and by extension Android 16. The company says that it has extended the beta version of its latest OS overlay to this year’s non-foldable flagships, the Galaxy S25 series. More recently, the South Korean tech giant says that last year’s […] The post Samsung To Roll Out One UI 8 Beta To 2024 Flagships Next Week appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    AirAsia Lands In Roblox With All-New “AirAsia World”
    AirAsia is widening its reach to the digital world with the debut of “AirAsia World” in Roblox. Its arrival to the popular free-to-play online game introduces a whimsical new space that simultaneously showcases its brand as well as Malaysian culture. AirAsia World is developed by AirAsia brand co. (Abc), Objekk and Lumiworks Sdn Bhd, through an IP 360 […] The post AirAsia Lands In Roblox With All-New “AirAsia World” appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Finance Ministry: Monthly EPF Payout Voluntary For Existing Members
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    PLUS Malaysia To Pilot ANPR-Based Open Toll System In October 2025
    PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will begin trialling a new open toll payment system powered by Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology along a segment of the North-South Expressway later this year. The initiative, which aims to provide highway users with a smoother, faster tolling experience, is being led by the Ministry of Works […] The post PLUS Malaysia To Pilot ANPR-Based Open Toll System In October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    CelcomDigi Launches MobileSHIELD Security App; Subscriptions Start From RM4
    CelcomDigi has unveiled a new AI-powered mobile security app called MobileSHIELD. The app was developed in partnership with F-Secure and serves to protect users from digital dangers including scams, malicious apps, identity leaks, and privacy threats. To get started, the user must first subscribe to MobileSHIELD. This can be done via the Celcom Life or […] The post CelcomDigi Launches MobileSHIELD Security App; Subscriptions Start From RM4 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Apple To Get Chips From Samsung’s Austin, Texas Plant
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    NVIDIA: No, Our GPUs Do Not Have Kill Switches, Backdoors, Or Spyware
    In light of speculation that NVIDIA has killswitches, backdoors, and spyware installed into its GPU designs, the company released a statement via its official blog: No, its GPUs have no such thing. “NVIDIA GPUs do not and should not have kill switches and backdoors.” NVIDIA lambasted the idea that it would install secret backdoors, kill […] The post NVIDIA: No, Our GPUs Do Not Have Kill Switches, Backdoors, Or Spyware appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    RingConn Gen 2 And Gen 2 Air Debut In Malaysia; Priced From RM999
    RingConn has officially launched its newest smart rings in Malaysia, the Gen 2 and Gen 2 Air. The AI-powered wearables feature a lightweight design, a long battery life, as well as health monitoring features without any additional subscription fees. To start off, the RingConn Gen 2 Air features a stainless steel body that weighs from […] The post RingConn Gen 2 And Gen 2 Air Debut In Malaysia; Priced From RM999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Humble Bundle Lets You Own WB Games’ Best Titles For US$12
    There was a time when WB Games was releasing banger after banger titles that undoubtedly kept us occupied. Unfortunately, the former titan of the industry is slowly crumbling, with its future now uncertain. But if you’re in the mood to binge the American game publishers’ 16 most beloved titles, you can do so now for […] The post Humble Bundle Lets You Own WB Games’ Best Titles For US$12 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 17 min )
    Apple Pledges US$100 Billion Investment Into US; Announces American Manufacturing Program
    Apple announced that it is pledging US$100 billion (~RM422 billion) to US domestic investment. The company’s pledges will bring the country’s total investments up to a total of US$600 billion (~RM2.54 trillion) over the next four years. In addition to the US$100 billion pledge, Apple also announced that it is launching a new American Manufacturing […] The post Apple Pledges US$100 Billion Investment Into US; Announces American Manufacturing Program appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Report Alleges Israel Stored Millions Of Palestinian Calls On Microsoft Azure Servers
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    Samsung Galaxy S25 FE May Launch On 19 September
    There has been a lull on Samsung Galaxy S25 FE-related leaks in the past couple of months. But the phone looks to be set for launch in another six weeks. At least, in its home market, though it shouldn’t be too long a wait before it becomes available elsewhere. South Korean news outlet Fnnews cites […] The post Samsung Galaxy S25 FE May Launch On 19 September appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Trump Wants To Introduce Tariffs For Semiconductors And Chips
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    Kelana Jaya LRT Line Phase 2 Upgrade Works Postponed To 6 September 2025
    Rapid KL operator Prasarana has announced that the upgrading works for Phases 2 and 3 of the Kelana Jaya LRT Line’s signalling system have been rescheduled to start on 6 September instead of the earlier announced date of 9 August. According to the company, the delay allows for further testing of the new Phase 1 […] The post Kelana Jaya LRT Line Phase 2 Upgrade Works Postponed To 6 September 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Genshin Impact To End PS4 Support Due To Hardware Limitations
    Genshin Impact publisher HoYoverse has announced that it is discontinuing support for the game on PS4. In a notice on its gaming community forum HoYoLAB, the company outlined the removal plan for the PS4 version of the action RPG, which comprises three stages starting next month. First, the game will be removed from the PlayStation […] The post Genshin Impact To End PS4 Support Due To Hardware Limitations appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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    How to Free Up and Automatically Manage Disk Space for WSL on Windows 10/11
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    JavaScript vs C#: How to Choose the Right Language as a Beginner
    If you're just starting your coding journey or trying to pick your next language, two names you’ll often hear — among others — are JavaScript and C#. Both are powerful, widely used, and respected in the software world. But they serve different purpos...  ( 9 min )
    How to Implement Zero-Trust Authentication in Your Web Apps
    Your biggest security problem might be inside your own network. Hackers don't break in anymore - they just log in with stolen passwords. Old security systems trusted anyone who got inside the network. But now there's no clear "inside" or "outside." P...  ( 23 min )
    The Next.js 15 Streaming Handbook — SSR, React Suspense, and Loading Skeleton
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    Hooks Under the Hood: How React Hooks Actually Work
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    Maximize Your Efficiency with The Core Tools – Your Hub for Essential Productivity Software
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    Following random selection, the hyper-specific sub-field within 운석 명명권 (발견자/연구기관) is designated as "Automated mineral identification from microscopic hyperspectral imagery of carbonaceous chondrites." This combines the broader domain with a targeted application relevant to meteorite classification and provenance analysis. Abstract: Accurate mineralogical classification of carbonaceous chondrites is critical for understanding the early solar system's formation and evolution. Manual analysis is time-consuming and subjective. This paper proposes a novel automated system employing hyperspectral data fusion, Bayesian inference, and deep learning for rapid and precise mineral identification from microscopic imagery. The system achieves >98% accuracy in differentiating key mineral phases (pyroxen…  ( 14 min )
    How to Reset Your WSL Password: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Back Into Your Linux Environment
    Have you ever found yourself locked out of your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) because you forgot your password? Don't panic! This is one of the most common issues faced by developers who are new to WSL, and fortunately, it's also one of the easiest to fix. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk through the process of resetting your WSL password without losing any of your data or configurations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just need a quick refresher, this tutorial will get you back up and running in minutes. Before we dive into the solution, let's quickly understand what we're working with. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows you to run a Linux environment directly on Windows without the need for a virtual machine. When you first set up WSL, you create a user account wit…  ( 10 min )
    Using MCP with Jupyter Notebooks: Agent‑Driven Workflow in Python
    Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets you connect an AI agent directly to Jupyter notebooks using Python frontends. Agents can insert cells, execute code, modify markdown, and query notebook metadata using plain language. With MCP-enabled notebooks, developers can automate experiments and exploration in JupyterLab or Notebook environments using tools like Claude Desktop or Cursor 12. First, install the required packages for JupyterLab and the MCP Server extension: pip install jupyterlab==4.4.1 jupyter-collaboration==4.0.0 ipykernel pip uninstall -y pycrdt datalayer_pycrdt pip install datalayer_pycrdt==0.12.17 pip install jupyter-mcp-server Start JupyterLab with a token for secure access: jupyter lab --port 8888 --IdentityProvider.token MY_TOKEN --ip 0.0.0.0 This starts the MCP server endpoi…  ( 7 min )
    LocalStorage vs SessionStorage vs Cookies: A Complete Guide 🗄️
    When we talk about such a topic as data storage, we immediately remember these 3 concepts. But here's the problem, we often use them unconsciously. We are used to storing tokens in sessionStorage, but not everyone can answer why exactly. Other concepts follow the same scenario. All these issues have long been decided for us by the modules that we use, and this is sad, because you need to know about this, even if you do not understand websites at all. In this article, I tried to prepare for you the ultimate guide so that you do not have any misunderstandings about what is used and for what. Well, let's get started! Before we start with LocalStorage, it's worth taking a short detour and talking about what storage is. Simply put, storage is a dedicated place where the browser stores informat…  ( 7 min )
    Structured and Unstructured Tasks in Swift
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    Implement security through a pipeline using Azure DevOps. Part1
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    Adam Neely: The Ludacris song that BROKE my brain
    TL;DR Adam Neely dives headfirst into the notorious “Ludagate” debate—where does the downbeat land in Ludacris’s Roll Out? Over five hilarious and sometimes cringe-worthy experiments (complete with public rapping), he attempts to retrain his ear to hear beat 1 where the live band does: on the word “out” (with “roll” on beat 4). Despite the solution being pretty cut-and-dried, Adam’s brain keeps stubbornly locking onto other rhythmic cues, forcing him to “flip” his perception through counting, noodling, and even singing along. Along the way, he shares timestamps for each attempt, links to deep-dive analyses, and plugs for his own music projects. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Wicked: For Good - Official Behind The Scenes Clip (2025) Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande
    Wicked: For Good Behind-the-Scenes Get a sneak peek at the sequel to the Broadway-smash turned blockbuster film, Wicked: For Good, hitting theaters November 21. Directed again by Jon M. Chu, this featurette dives into the new tension between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) — now the exiled Witch of the West fighting for Oz’s voiceless Animals — and Glinda (Ariana Grande), the dazzling poster girl of Emerald City under The Wizard’s thumb. Throw in a star-studded cast (Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and more) and a surprise visitor from Kansas, and you’ve got a recipe for magic, mayhem, and very public witch drama. As the pair’s friendship teeters on the brink, an angry mob (and a wedding to Prince Fiyero) ratchet up the stakes. They’ll need to confront their pasts, face down The Wizard, and maybe even save Oz itself. Backed by hit-making producer Marc Platt, Stephen Schwartz’s legendary score, and the same creative team behind the Oscar-nominated original, Wicked: For Good promises to be one spellbinding finale you won’t want to miss. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Hamilton - Official Theatrical Release Trailer (2025) Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Get ready for a Broadway blockbuster on the big screen! Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s genre-blending musical filmed live at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2016, brings its hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway fusion to cinemas. Follow the rise of American founding father Alexander Hamilton through an intimate lens that’s already left its mark on culture, politics and education. Mark your calendars: Hamilton hits U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico theaters on September 5, lands in the U.K. and Ireland on September 26, and premieres in Australia and New Zealand on November 13. The star-studded cast includes Miranda alongside Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renee Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs and Jonathan Groff, with Thomas Kail directing a screenplay by Miranda and Ron Chernow. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
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    IGN: Cold Storage - Official Teaser Trailer (2026) Liam Neeson, Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell
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    Warum ich als Entwickler mit Wireframes angefangen habe (und nie wieder aufhören werde)
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    JavaScript Question Part 2
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    🔐 What Is HashiCorp Vault? (And Why It’s Your Secret Keeper in the Cloud)
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    My Dev Agency Website in Progress – Would Love Your Feedback!
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    Alec Steele: Turning a Picture into a Damascus Pattern
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    IGN: Marvel Rivals: Blade Gameplay - Full Move Set Breakdown
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    IGN: Virtua Fighter Interview - Pushing Reality and Innovation | EVO 2025
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    From 0 to 9K Impressions in 24 Hours: My SEO Iteration Journey
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    Step-by-Step: Set Up Your First RDS MySQL/PostgreSQL Database 🛠️📦
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    The Hidden Costs of False Positives in Healthtech Security
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    OZI - Subtitles Generator with AI
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    Membuat Chatbot Sederhana dengan Bahasa Earl
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    3479. Fruits Into Baskets III
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    Understanding Information Gain: Choosing the Right Questions
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    New ‘persona vectors’ from Anthropic let you decode and direct an LLM’s personality
    A new study from Anthropic introduces "persona vectors," a technique for developers to monitor, predict and control unwanted LLM behaviors.  ( 8 min )
    The initial reactions to OpenAI’s landmark open source gpt-oss models are highly varied and mixed
    The verdict, for now, is split. OpenAI’s gpt-oss models are a landmark in terms of licensing and accessibility.  ( 10 min )
    How a ‘vibe working’ approach at Genspark tripled ARR growth and supported a barrage of new products and features in just weeks
    AI-native working allows Genspark to work at “gen speed” and release new products and features in nearly every week.  ( 9 min )
    For regulated industries, AWS’s neurosymbolic AI promises safe, explainable agent automation
    AWS is making automated reasoning checks, a feature on Bedrock, generally available to customers to start proving truth in their AI systems.  ( 8 min )
    Google’s new diffusion AI agent mimics human writing to improve enterprise research
    A diffusion model inspired by the human process of drafting, searching for information, and making iterative revisions.  ( 9 min )
    Anthropic ships automated security reviews for Claude Code as AI-generated vulnerabilities surge
    Anthropic launches automated AI security tools for Claude Code that scan code for vulnerabilities and suggest fixes, addressing security risks from rapidly expanding AI-generated software development.  ( 9 min )
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    Number of salaries paid in crypto tripled in 2024: Report
    Circle’s USDC accounted for 63% of salaries paid in crypto in 2024, outpacing USDt despite its trading dominance, according to Pantera’s global compensation survey.
    US DOJ could still pursue money laundering, sanctions charges against Roman Storm
    Roman Storm's trial verdict leaves the door open for US prosecutors to retry the Tornado Cash developer, attorneys said.
    Dollar weakness boosts Bitcoin hopes, but macro risks could delay $120K
    Bitcoin benefits from a weaker dollar, but credit market signals warn of possible investor caution that could prevent the bulls from making a run at $120,000.
    Nomura's Laser Digital to launch first regulated OTC desk for crypto options in Dubai
    Nomura’s crypto arm gains regulatory green light in Dubai to offer institutional OTC crypto options, expanding the UAE’s footprint in global digital derivatives.
    Bakkt spins yarn into Bitcoin with 30% stake in Japan’s Marusho Hotta
    The deal marks Bakkt’s latest pivot toward becoming a crypto treasury company, with a 30% stake in Tokyo-listed Marusho Hotta and plans to rebrand it as bitcoin.jp.
    US government announces ChatGPT integration across agencies
    The deal was announced in response to the White House’s recent policy strategy to make the United States the AI capital of the world.
    Tornado Cash co-founder found guilty on 1 of 3 charges after jury deadlock
    With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service.
    Price predictions 8/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI
    Bitcoin’s tight consolidation and Ether’s shallow pullback suggest a directional move could be around the corner.
    XRP price faces 'full pump retrace,' if $2.65 support fails
    XRP price faces mounting pressure as whales exit, and $2.65 emerges as the line between recovery and a bigger correction.
    Judge pushes jury to end Storm trial after days of gridlock
    Judge issues Allen charge after jury deadlocks in Tornado Cash trial, keeping the case alive as questions mount over crypto developer liability.
    Retail investors can reclaim crypto's promise through IDOs
    Initial DEX offerings have strayed from their retail-first promise, becoming dominated by institutions and high barriers to entry. IDOs could reclaim their promise.
    This man used a Coinbase-like URL — Now he’s facing a major lawsuit
    A German man is facing a US federal lawsuit after allegedly using a Coinbase‑like domain name to earn affiliate commissions and pose phishing risks.
    Ethereum top is in? ETH sell-pressure hits $419M, second-highest level ever
    ETH is retesting a multiyear distribution resistance zone that preceded a 66% drop in December 2024.
    Ethereum transaction volumes see year-high amid SEC staking drama
    Transactions on the Ethereum network have hit yearly highs as the SEC deliberates on how to classify liquid staking protocols.
    Tokenized stocks rise 220% in July, reminiscent of ‘early DeFi boom’
    Tokenized stocks are nearing an inflection point that may lead to an $1.3 trillion market opportunity, according to Binance Research.
    Cardano-aligned ‘Vector’ blockchain promises instant finality speeds
    Apex Fusion will debut Vector, a Cardano-aligned blockchain that claims instant finality and 10x transaction speed, at Rare Evo on Saturday.
    Coinbase legal team meets Indian minister to discuss blockchain push
    Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal met with Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge to explore collaboration on developer tools, cybersecurity and blockchain in governance.
    Bitcoin supply shock to 'uncork' BTC price as OTC desks run dry
    Bitcoin acquisition trends are leading to predictions of a major BTC supply shock, with bullish implications for price.
    SBI outlines plans to launch Japan’s first Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF
    SBI Holdings unveiled plans for exchange-traded products, including a gold-crypto ETF and a Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF.
    Satsuma secures $218M, including $125M in BTC, to advance Bitcoin strategy
    Satsuma Technology secured $217.6 million in its latest raise, with over half settled in Bitcoin, drawing support from top crypto funds and UK institutional investors.
    Bitcoin analyst warns of $105K 'danger zone' as open interest stays frothy
    The short-term outlook for Bitcoin remains cautious, with a possibility of a trip toward $105,000, which one analyst calls the "hidden danger zone" for BTC price.
    UK’s Smarter Web Company raises $21M via Bitcoin-denominated bonds
    UK-listed Smarter Web Company raised $21 million via Bitcoin-denominated bonds, backed by Tobam, offering a new model for crypto-aligned fundraising.
    Crypto investor falls victim to phishing scam, loses $3M with single click
    Crypto scammers are switching from code to exploiting human vulnerabilities that don’t require breaking through complex cybersecurity guardrails.
    UK allows retail access to crypto ETNs, signals push to become crypto hub
    The Payments Association’s Riccardo Tordera told Cointelegraph that lifting the ETN ban allowed individual investors to make their own choices at their own risk.
    XRP custody goes live for Korean institutions via BDACS amid ‘strong interest’
    South Korea’s BDACS has rolled out institutional custody support for XRP, following its partnership with Ripple and integration with top South Korean exchanges.
    Eye-scanning crypto projects pose national security risks, China warns
    China’s security agency warned that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, may endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage.
    The $3.5B shift: How Bitcoin miners are cashing in on AI
    From GPUs to AI deals, Bitcoin miners are finding new lifelines beyond crypto. AI is becoming a major revenue stream for them.
    Backlash as ex-SEC chief of staff links liquid staking to Lehman Brothers
    Former SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer slammed the latest SEC guidance on liquid staking, sparking a sharp backlash on social media.
    Binance founder Changpeng Zhao seeks dismissal of $1.8B FTX lawsuit
    Changpeng Zhao has asked a court to dismiss FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit over a share buyback deal the bankrupt exchange claims was funded with misused assets.
    Solana treasury race heats up as firms hunt staking rewards
    Three public companies have increased their Solana holdings this week, as BitGo speculates firms are buying Solana to stake it and earn rewards.
    Hyperliquid revenue surges as it leeches users from Solana: VanEck
    Hyperliquid’s superior derivatives platform drove 35% of blockchain revenue in July, capturing high-value users from struggling Solana.
    Bitcoin may still have steam for $250K this year: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee
    Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee said Bitcoin should hit $1 million “over time” and isn’t ruling out $250,000 for 2025.
    Indonesia is exploring a national Bitcoin reserve, says local group
    Bitcoin Indonesia said it recently pitched Bitcoin to the Vice President’s office and explored Bitcoin mining as a national reserve strategy.
    Binance futures volume hits 6-month high amid Bitcoin volatility
    Crypto derivatives volumes surged across major exchanges last month, with Binance leading at $2.55 trillion.
    SEC’s crypto pivot has ‘not been priced in’ — Bitwise CIO
    Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan remarked on coming across “the most bullish document I’ve read on crypto.”
    Crypto exec to pay $10M to settle SEC claims over betting on TerraUSD
    The founder of the lending firm MyConstant agreed to pay over $10 million to the SEC to settle claims he stole millions to buy the now-collapsed Terra stablecoin.
    Bitcoin dip to $112K lacks whiff of altcoin summer: Bitfinex
    The performance of the altcoins this week suggests “rapid derisking across the high-beta segments” of the crypto market.
    Base blames faulty sequencer for 33-minute outage, fixes made
    Base blamed a 33-minute outage on Aug. 5 on an unprepared sequencer and said it has fixed the issue to ensure any chosen sequencer will be ready to process transactions.
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    Bitcoin Asset Manager Parataxis to Go Public in $400M SPAC Deal Backed by SilverBox
    The newly public firm will pursue bitcoin-focused treasury strategies in the U.S. and South Korea.
    Polkadot's DOT Gains as Much as 4% with Bullish Momentum Surge
    Bifrost had secured over 81% of DOT’s liquid staking token (LST) market, boasting more than $90 million in total value locked.
    Babylon Introduces Trustless Bitcoin Vaults for BTC Staking Protocol
    The trustless bitcoin vaults harness BitVM3, the latest evolution of BitVM, a framework for enabling smart contracts on the Bitcoin blockchain.
    The Protocol: Solana’s Seeker Mobile Begins to Ship
    Also: Base Block Production Failure Due to Sequencer, Jito Proposes Rerouting Block Engine Fees and Cardano Core Devs Get $70M Budget.
    Ethereum Treasury Stocks 'Better Buy' Than ETH ETFs, Standard Chartered Says
    The banks says ETH treasuries and ETH ETF holders each bought 1.6% of supply since June, with more upside ahead.
    Roman Storm Guilty of Unlicensed Money Transmitting Conspiracy in Partial Verdict
    After two Allen charges and four days of deliberation, a New York jury could not reach a unanimous agreement on the conspiracy to commit money laundering charge or the sanctions evasion charge.
    ICP Falls 2.4% Despite Bullish Reversal From Sub-$5 Levels
    Internet Computer falls amid volatile trading, but rebounds off $4.97 lows with elevated volume
    How Policy, Innovation, and Market Dynamics Are Driving Institutional Crypto M&A
    AlphaPoint’s Reba Beeson dives into the trends and regulatory policy shifts driving crypto M&A, cementing its role as core infrastructure for the future of finance.
    BONK Drops 4% With Volatility Exceeding Altcoin Average
    Memecoin trades with 50% price spread intraday.
    Bakkt Expands Global Bitcoin Play With 30% Stake in Japan’s Marusho Hotta
    Bakkt is acquiring a 30% stake in Japanese firm Marusho Hotta and is expanding into Asian crypto markets.
    NEAR Protocol Registers Volume-Backed Breakout Amid Broad Market Consolidation
    NEAR Protocol registers a volume-backed breakout, climbing above key resistance as institutional activity and cross-chain development fuel bullish sentiment.
    The Layer 1 Fallacy: Chasing Premium Without Substance
    DeFi and RWA protocols are rebranding themselves as Layer 1s to capture infrastructure-like valuations. But most remain narrowly focused applications with little sustainable economics — and the market is beginning to see through it, says Avtar Sehra.
    ATOM Rebounds Sharply After Sudden Drop, Fueled by Volume Surge and Ecosystem News
    Cosmos’ ATOM token rallies after a sharp dip, fueled by heavy trading volume and renewed institutional interest following Coinbase’s addition of COSMOSDYDX to its listing roadmap.
    Roman Storm Jury Deadlocked, Judge Tells Them to Keep Deliberating
    After four days of deliberations, the New York jury deciding Tornado Cash Roman Storm’s fate said they can’t reach a unanimous verdict on all three charges.
    Philippines SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges as New Rules Kick In
    The agency warned the public against engaging with unregistered crypto firms.
    Ex-Apple Engineer Unveils Privacy-Focused Crypto Visa Card
    The Payy card combines transaction-shielding cryptography with a custom-built blockchain so a user’s stablecoin transaction amounts never appear on-chain.
    Michigan’s State Pension Boosts Bitcoin ETF Stake, Signaling Cautious Confidence in Crypto's Future
    The State of Michigan Retirement System disclosed ownership of 300,000 shares of the ARK Bitcoin ETF as of June 30, or about $11.3 million worth at current prices.
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Gains 4.1%, Leading Index Higher
    Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was also among the top performers, rising 2.2%.
    BNB Climbs Toward $760 as Market Sell-Off Eases
    BNB's 10% drawdown from its peak positions it as one of the more stable assets in the exchange token sector, which has seen larger declines.
    DeFi Cheers as SEC Affirms Liquid Staking Protocols Aren’t Securities
    The SEC’s new guidance on liquid staking boosts governance tokens like LDO and RPL, while TVL across protocols holds steady at $67 billion.
    Solana’s Seeker Phone Fixes Saga’s Flaws With Usability Upgrade
    Out of the box, it’s clear who this device is for: active Solana users who regularly transact on-chain, with the design focusing on everything crypto-first.
    Shiba Inu's Bollinger Bands Tightest Since February 2024 After 13% Weekly Drop
    Shiba Inu's Bollinger bands are tightest since early 2024, indicating a potential volatility explosion ahead.
    Cardano’s Midnight Begins NIGHT Airdrop Across Eight Chains in Privacy-Powered Rollout
    Dubbed the “Glacier Drop,” the airdrop is live as of Wednesday and available to wallets that held at least $100 in native tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Cardano, Avalanche, XRP Ledger, or Brave as of a June 11 snapshot.
    Bitcoin Realized Prices Climb as Investors Continue Accumulating
    All key cost basis models are trending higher, reinforcing strong on-chain support and investor confidence.
    Marex Becomes First Clearing Firm to Adopt JPMorgan’s Kinexys With Brevan Howard Digital
    The initiative is aimed at modernizing payment infrastructure and reducing settlement risk, Marex said.
    Bitcoin Traders Bet on Sub-$100K Slide: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Aug. 6, 2025
    Nomura-Backed Laser Digital Wins Regulatory Nod for Crypto Derivatives in Dubai
    Laser Digital secured the first regulated over-the-counter crypto options limited license under VARA’s pilot framework.
    SBI Files for Bitcoin–XRP ETF in Japan, Pushing Dual Crypto Exposure Into Regulated Markets
    The ‘Crypto-Assets ETF’ is structured to track the performance of both assets simultaneously, providing a single-entry point for investors seeking crypto exposure.
    Leveraged Bearish Strategy ETF Surges 19%, Signals Dour Outlook for MSTR and Bitcoin
    The ETF, which bets against MSTR, has seen a net inflow of $16.3 million in the past six months, while its bullish counterpart has experienced significant outflows.
    Base Says Sequencer Failure Caused Block Production Halt of 33 Minutes
    The outage began at 06:07 UTC on Aug. 5, when the active sequencer fell behind due to congestion from on-chain activity, according to Base.
    Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Millions for 4th Straight Day as U.S. Stagflation Fears Weigh on BTC and Stocks
    Investors withdrew $196 million from U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs on Tuesday, while pouring money into ether ETFs.
    Pendle Lets Crypto Traders Bet on Bitcoin, Ether Funding Rates With Boros Platform
    For traders who pay or earn funding fees on CEXs, Boros offers a new hedge: short YU if funding is expected to fall; long if rates are projected to spike.
    DOGE Sheds 5% as Volume Quadruples, Testing Key Support Zones
    Traders are monitoring whether DOGE can stabilize above $0.198 or face further downside toward $0.185.
    China Warns Worldcoin-Style Iris Scanning a National Security Threat
    A new advisory from China's Ministry of State Security highlights what it calls national security risks based on foreign firms collecting biometric data under the guise of crypto giveaways.
    XRP Prints Lower Highs, Volume Spikes to 169M in Sharp Reversal
    rice action accelerated at 14:00 when XRP fell from $3.04 to $2.97 on a 169.41 million volume surge — over 3x its 24-hour average of 52.73 million — establishing $3.04 as interim resistance and validating $2.93 as a local support floor.
    Asia Morning Briefing: Architect Bets Credit Will Outshine Crypto Equities as It Builds a Web3 Moody’s
    As crypto equity markets become overcrowded and illiquid, Architect bets on building a Moody's-like credit rating system to unlock new pools of institutional capital.
    Ripple’s Partnership With BDACS Pays Off as XRP Support Goes Live at Korean Crypto Custodian
    BDACS launches XRP custody for institutions in Korea, deepening Ripple partnership and boosting regulatory alignment for XRP’s global institutional use.
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    Five ways that AI is learning to improve itself
    Last week, Mark Zuckerberg declared that Meta is aiming to achieve smarter-than-human AI. He seems to have a recipe for achieving that goal, and the first ingredient is human talent: Zuckerberg has reportedly tried to lure top researchers to Meta Superintelligence Labs with nine-figure offers. The second ingredient is AI itself.  Zuckerberg recently said on…  ( 33 min )
    The Download: OpenAI’s open-weight models, and the future of internet search
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. OpenAI has finally released open-weight language models The news: OpenAI has finally released its first open-weight large language models since 2019’s GPT-2. Unlike the models available through OpenAI’s web interface, these new open…  ( 21 min )
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    Deputy Works Minister: MLFF Toll System To Proceed Via B2B Model
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    Terengganu’s “Jodoh Darul Iman” Matchmaking Platform Officially Launches
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    Works Ministry: Potholes Reported Via MyJalan App Must Be Fixed Within 24 Hours
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    Govt To Announce New Scheme To Replace Net Energy Metering 3.0 Programme This Month
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    Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia Tease Upcoming C9 PHEV And J5 For Malaysia Debut
    Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia have teased the debut of two new models through an event announcement. The two models include the Omoda C9 PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) and the Jaecoo J5. According to the announcement, it seems that both these cars will be showcased for the first time in Malaysia during the Omoda & Jaecoo Carnival, […] The post Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia Tease Upcoming C9 PHEV And J5 For Malaysia Debut appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Fadillah: No Decision On Nuclear Energy Until After 2030
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    Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Buds 2a May Release Later Than Expected
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    Report: Intel Struggles With 18A Process Chip Production
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    TSMC Taking Legal Action Against Former Staff That Leaked 2nm Trade Secrets
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    Some Sonos Roam Speakers Are Suffering From Overheating
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    You Can Now Apply To Switch To TNB ToU Billing Via myTNB Portal
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    JPJeID Registration Now Available Nationwide At Driving Schools
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    Apple iPhone 17 Lineup Rumoured To Launch On 9 September
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    AMD Quietly Launches Radeon RX 9600 GPU
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    Digital Ministry Developing AI Guidelines To Curb Online Scams
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    WhatsApp Introduces New Scam Protection Measures
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    SEC's guidance on liquid staking tokens a win for DeFi, institutions
    Institutions may now have a clearer footing to build products around liquid staking tokens and unlock new market segments, according to industry executives.
    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
    US SEC commissioner slams agency statement on liquid staking: 'Muddies the waters'
    Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw warns that the SEC’s statement offers little clarity for liquid staking providers.
    Coinbase launches embedded wallets tool as self-custody, DeFi gain momentum
    The developer tool offers customizable wallets, USDC rewards and deeper integration with Coinbase’s Base app, aligning with recent pro-crypto legislation.
    Warren Buffett misses $850M in Bitcoin gains by sticking to cash in 2025
    Bitcoin has outperformed Berkshire and its top holdings in 2025, highlighting the cost of ignoring BTC as a hedge or growth asset.
    Michigan pension fund deepens Bitcoin exposure with $11M stake in ARK ETF
    The State of Michigan Retirement System has nearly tripled its Bitcoin ETF holdings, signaling rising institutional confidence in digital assets.
    Ethereum proposes unified fee market to simplify transaction costs
    The move follows significant gas fee reductions after the Dencun upgrade, and comes amid intensifying competition across blockchains.
    Brazil's lower house to hold hearing on creating national Bitcoin reserve
    If a bill to create a BTC reserves passes in Brazil's House of Representatives, it will require Senate approval before being signed into law or vetoed by the country's president.
    James Howells pivots from landfill dig to tokenization in lost Bitcoin saga
    After failing to retrieve a hard drive with 8,000 BTC, James Howells is turning the lost coins into the basis of a new DeFi project.
    US SEC says certain liquid staking activities fall outside of securities laws
    In a new staff statement, the SEC clarifies that certain crypto liquid staking practices do not constitute securities offerings, marking a step toward clearer digital asset regulation.
    Cango posts ‘massive’ July Bitcoin haul, boosting corporate treasury
    Three months into its full Bitcoin mining pivot, Chinese company Cango mined 450 BTC in July.
    Bitcoin slumps, but LTC, CRO, ENA, and MNT remain strong on the charts
    Bitcoin is facing selling near $115,000, but LTC, CRO, ENA, and MNT are bucking the trend and showing strength on the charts.
    Bitcoin options point to growing caution: BTC price to $110K next?
    Increased demand for downside protection reflects macro risks, not an imminent Bitcoin price collapse, which could help BTC avoid a trip down to $110,000.
    Insiders, outsiders and experimenters, revisited
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    Bitcoin analysis warns BTC price 'going lower' first as $113K slips
    Bitcoin lacks upward momentum as eyes fall on old all-time highs near $109,000 — can upside liquidity provide the springboard bulls need?
    This open-source LLM could redefine AI research, and it’s 100% public
    Switzerland’s fully open LLM merges transparency, sustainability and Web3 utility designed for research, DeFi and AI compliance.
    Top 5 cities where you can pay rent entirely in Bitcoin
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    SharpLink now holds almost $2B in Ether after $264.5 million buy
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    AI bot ‘Clanker’ racks up $34M in swap fees launching Base memecoins
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    ‘Time is now’ for US to lead global crypto race, says CCI chief
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    How to day trade crypto using ChatGPT and Grok
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    Galaxy Digital posts $31M profit as Bitcoin holdings climb to 17,102 in Q2
    Galaxy Digital added over 4,200 BTC in the second quarter, helping the company return to profitability after a $295 million loss in Q1.
    EU proposal to scan all private messages gains momentum
    With 19 EU member states backing it, the Chat Control proposal could mandate pre-encryption message scanning on apps like WhatsApp and Signal by October.
    Coinbase plans $2B dual-tranche note sale to fund buybacks, acquisitions
    Coinbase plans to raise over $2 billion in a dual-tranche offering to fund future investments and stock buybacks.
    Sergey Nazarov compares Chainlink’s CRE to Ethereum’s early breakthrough
    Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov said the Chainlink Runtime Environment could be as transformative as the Ethereum Virtual Machine.
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    XRP is repeating technical patterns from its early 2025 rally, pointing to a potential surge toward the $3.75–$4.00 range.
    Bitcoin treasuries add 630 BTC while ETFs shed $300M as price ranges
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    BlackRock leads record $465M spot Ether ETF Monday exodus
    After a month of record-breaking inflows, US spot Ether ETFs saw their largest-ever daily outflow of $465 million on Monday, led by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust.
    CrediX recovers $4.5M in crypto after successful exploit negotiation
    CrediX recovered $4.5 million in stolen crypto after reaching a deal with the exploiter. Affected users will be refunded within 48 hours, the team said.
    Philippines SEC cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges
    The Philippines SEC flagged OKX, Bybit, KuCoin and others for offering crypto services without authorization, warning of enforcement and app store bans.
    Trump to order probe of crypto and political debanking claims: WSJ
    The White House may issue an executive order directing bank regulators to investigate debanking claims by crypto execs and conservatives, the WSJ reported.
    SEC’s Peirce defends transaction privacy as Tornado Cash verdict looms
    SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said developers of open-source privacy software should not have to answer for the actions of others using their software.
    From Coinbase to Milei and LIBRA: Crypto class-action suits pile up
    Class-action lawsuits against crypto-related firms are building up, with cases facing major firms such as Bakkt and Coinbase.
    Yield-bearing stablecoin supply surges after GENIUS Act
    The supply of USDe has increased by 70%, while that of USDS rose 23% since the GENIUS Act was signed into law on July 18.
    BlackRock Bitcoin fund sees largest outflow in 9 weeks
    BlackRock’s IBIT saw a $292M outflow Monday — its largest in nine weeks — as Bitcoin rebounded from weekend losses and spot ETF momentum cooled.
    Ether-stacking BitMine crosses $3B milestone as ETH rallies 6%
    ETH rallied nearly 6% on Monday as BitMine reported a massive purchase of 208,137 ETH, boosting the value of its ETH holdings to more than $3 billion.
    Saylor’s Strategy has doubled its Bitcoin stash since Trump’s election
    Strategy has amassed 60% of its total holdings since Trump’s election, with its third-largest dollar-value purchase last week.
    CFTC pressured to probe nominee Brian Quintenz over ties to Kalshi
    US Representative Dina Titus has asked the CFTC to investigate Brian Quintenz, Donald Trump’s pick to run the agency, over his ties to Kalshi.
    Trump Bitcoin adviser David Bailey wants to create a $200M PAC
    A key priority of the proposed PAC would be to send the Bitcoin price to $10 million, according to Bailey, and positioning “for the long term.”
    CFTC seeks to allow spot crypto trading on registered exchanges
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    Can You Make This Python Racing Game Better?😏🧠 Let's Code Together! Vida Khoshpey ・ Aug 5 #gamedev #opensource #python #beginners  ( 5 min )
    AI Meets Cloud: My Experience Passing Oracle’s AI Foundations Associate Exam
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    I Was Tired of Proving I Wasn’t Lying So I Built Devlog!
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    PopOS - How to Update NVIDIA Driver
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    UV Mapping in Mini Micro
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    Genie 3: A New Era in Interactive World Models
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    LLMs Aren’t the Problem. Your Prompts Are.
    “I don’t care how the code got into your IDE. I care whether it respects the repo like the rest of us do.” That’s the argument. Plain and simple. You can prompt, paste, pair with GPT-4o, or summon code from the divine energy of Vim macros — doesn’t matter. But if what you’re shipping doesn’t think like the repo thinks? You’re vibe coding. Here’s what it looks like: Write a function to fetch data from an API with retry logic and timeouts. async function fetchWithRetry(url: string, retries = 3) { for (let i = 0; i < retries; i++) { try { const res = await fetch(url); if (!res.ok) throw new Error("Request failed"); return await res.json(); } catch (err) { if (i === retries - 1) throw err; } } } Use our `dataClient.get()` wrapper from `shared/http.t…  ( 7 min )
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    Day 16: Docker for DevOps Engineers
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    Swap Vector Databases by Changing a URL: Meet vectorwrap
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    Architectural Trade-offs: Making the Right Decision for Your Context
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    Flutter in 2024: 5 Surprising Use Cases Beyond Mobile Apps
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    No Fancy Setup, No Bootcamp – Just Grit, Code & Faith
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    10 problemas Linux comunes para un DevOps
    Trabajar con Linux es el pan de cada día para un DevOps Engineer. Sin un dominio mínimo de su funcionamiento, es fácil cometer errores que pueden dejarte sin acceso al servidor, romper configuraciones críticas o afectar la disponibilidad de una aplicación en producción. Conocer estos problemas comunes y cómo resolverlos te ayudará a ganar confianza y a manejar sistemas Linux de forma más segura y eficiente. Aquí te comparto los 10 más habituales y sus soluciones. /var/log, /etc, /usr/bin) /var/log → almacena logs del sistema y aplicaciones. /etc → contiene configuraciones (ej. nginx.conf, ssh/sshd_config). /usr/bin → binarios ejecutables del sistema (comandos). 👉 Error común: borrar o mover archivos críticos por no diferenciar su función. El acceso remoto por defecto es puerto 22. Si …  ( 6 min )
    Bio-Integrated Oscillatory Neural Networks for Associative Memory in Brain Organoids
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    IGN: Battlefield 6 Gameplay: Breakthrough on Liberation Peak
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    IGN: Minecraft x Sonic - Official Sonic Add-On Super Update Trailer
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    BossOrToss: We Weaponized Astro, React, and Poop Emojis to Judge Executives at Scale
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    Switch Port Configuration and Troubleshooting
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    Claude Opus 4.1 Is Here And What It Means for AI Development
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    Reducing Kubernetes costs using AWS EKS Auto Mode
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    Iniciando Minha Transição de Carreira: De Líder de Projetos GLP para Programação
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    CVE-2022-40799: D-Link DNR-322L Download of Code Without Integrity Check Vulnerability
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    CVE-2020-25079: D-Link DCS-2530L and DCS-2670L Command Injection Vulnerability
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    JavaScript Question
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    Fetch Data with AWS Lambda
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    Les erreurs fréquentes dans les devis au forfait
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    Tiny performance tweaks I apply on WordPress sites
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    Laravel Actions and Services
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    Supercharging EF Core Specifications with EF.CompileQuery
    ** 1. Introduction** When you’re using EF Core in production, query compilation can quietly become a performance bottleneck — especially if the same query is executed thousands of times. Normally, EF Core parses your LINQ, generates SQL, and prepares the execution plan every time. The catch? If you’re using the Specification pattern for clean, reusable queries, your repository method probably applies a spec dynamically to DbSet — which makes EF.CompileQuery less obvious to use. In this article, we’ll solve that and show you how to bake compiled queries into your specification-driven repository. 2. Quick Recap: Specification Pattern The Specification pattern encapsulates query logic into reusable, composable units. Example spec for active customers: public class ActiveCustomersSpec : Speci…  ( 7 min )
    Kubernetes in Depth - Storage, Security, and Advanced Features
    Storage in Kubernetes Kubernetes offers robust storage mechanisms to manage persistent application data.  A Pod specification defines one or more volumes, specifying their name, type, and mount point. Volumes allow data sharing among containers within a Pod or across multiple Pods with defined access modes. Kubernetes supports various volume types, each suited for specific use cases: emptyDir: A temporary directory created when a Pod starts and erased when it terminates. It's recreated on container restarts, perfect for transient data like caches. hostPath: Mounts a resource (directory, file socket, etc.) from the host node's filesystem. Great for local testing, but avoid in production due to node-specific risks. NFS and iSCSI: Support multiple readers, ideal for shared read-only access.…  ( 10 min )
    Build C Projects Like a Pro: A Guide to Idiomatic Makefiles
    If you've ever worked with C, you've likely encountered the rite of passage that is the Makefile. For many, it's a cryptic, frustrating file full of strange symbols and tab-sensitive lines. But what if you could not only understand it but wield it to create clean, professional, and scalable C projects? This guide is for you. We'll move beyond simple, single-file compilation and build a complete, idiomatic Makefile from scratch. We'll break down every line and concept so you understand not just what it does, but why it's a best practice. By the end, you'll have a powerful template you can adapt for all your future C projects. The Project: A Simple Frequency Counter To make this practical, we'll build a real command-line tool. Our program, freq-counter, will take a file…  ( 10 min )
    BitCoin Chain Integration
    run node on server create a bitcoin core instance const Client = require("bitcoin-core"); const client = new Client({ network: "testnet", host: "116.202.196.59", port: "8332", username: "btcuser", password: "btcpassword", version: "0.18.1", }); generate a new address const getNewAddr = async () => { const newAddr = await client.getNewAddress(); return newAddr; }; get total balance const getTotalBal = async () => { const balance = await client.getBalance("*", 0); return balance; }; get trx details const getTxnDetails = async (txId) => { const txn = await client.getTransaction(txId); return txn; }; get blocks const getBlock = async (blockHash) => { const block = await client.getBlock(blockHash); return block; }; transfer bitcoin const transfer = async (toAddr, amt) => { const txn = await client.sendToAddress(toAddr, amt); return txn; };  ( 5 min )
    How to search the internet from Linux terminal?
    Welcome to the next pikoTutorial! Linux terminal is a basic tool for many software engineers and the place where we often spend a lot of our time during the work day. Even if you're not doing anything in the terminal right now, it is for sure opened for the entire time on your second screen or at the bottom of your IDE. This is the reason why it's a good idea to incorporate as many of the every day actions as possible directly into the terminal. We've already covered how to embed hex/dec conversions, so now it's time to see how search the internet faster, without manually going to the internet browser. If you use Google Chrome, the syntax for opening any website is very simple: google-chrome "www.somepage.com" The easiest way to search Google from the terminal is to add a bash function to…  ( 7 min )
    Terraform or OpenTofu? What You Need to Know About the Split
    Hey guys! When I first heard about the term “OpenTofu”, my initial reaction was like, “Wait, what? Food??”. But nope, not anything that we can eat. It is actually related to infra-automation. Yes, the ones that manage cloud resources with code. If you’re familiar with Terraform, you’re halfway there. But what is OpenTofu really? Why people start to talk about it along with Terraform, and why should you care (together with me)? Let's try to do a crash-dive into this together! Terraform, by HashiCorp, has been the go-to tool for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). Developers love it because you can: Your infrastructure should be described in code (HCL). Version-control your infra the same as you do your app code. Deploy consistently across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). But…  ( 7 min )
    Building a Document Management App with Split, Merge, and PDF Export using HTML5 and JavaScript
    A modern web-based document management application is essential for organizations looking to digitize their paper-based workflows and streamline document processing. In this tutorial, we'll build a professional document management application that demonstrates the four core features essential for modern document processing: scan, split, merge through drag-and-drop, and save as PDF. Our app will feature a modern UI design and be built entirely with HTML5 and JavaScript using the Dynamic Web TWAIN. https://yushulx.me/web-twain-document-scan-management/examples/split_merge_document/ Dynamsoft license key Our document management application focuses on four essential document processing capabilities: Document Scanning Direct scanning from TWAIN-compatible scanners Automatic thumbnail generat…  ( 14 min )
    Ethereum chain Integration
    const { ethers } = require('ethers') const bip39 = require('bip39') export class Ethereum { constructor(rpcUrl) { } // provider getProvider() { const provider = new ethers.providers.JsonRpcProvider(`https://rpc-amoy.polygon.technology`); return provider; } // generate address generateAddress() { const mnemonic = bip39.generateMnemonic(96); const eightWords = mnemonic.split(' ').slice(0, 8).join(' '); const seed = bip39.mnemonicToSeedSync(eightWords); const hdNode = ethers.utils.HDNode.fromSeed(seed); const { address, privateKey } = hdNode.derivePath("m/44'/60'/0'/0/0"); return { address, privateKey } } // calculate gas fees async calculateGas(toAddress, from) { const txData …  ( 6 min )
    🔐 Building Quantum-Resistant ZKP: A Developer's Journey into Post-Quantum Cryptography
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    EtherJs Functions working
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    Building, Securing, and Deploying a Go App with GitLab CI/CD EP 5.2: Docker Hub Image Scanning with Trivy in GitLab CI/CD
    Introduction Welcome back! Last time, you learned how to build and push your Docker image to Google Artifact Registry (GAR) using GitLab CI/CD. But before we ship our app to production, let’s make sure our Docker image is safe by scanning it for vulnerabilities using a tool called Trivy. In this episode, you’ll learn: What Trivy is and why you need image scanning How to add Trivy to your GitLab CI/CD pipeline How to read and act on your scan results 1. What is Trivy and Why Scan Your Images? Trivy is an easy-to-use, open-source tool that scans Docker images for security vulnerabilities. Why scan? Containers often include software from many sources Vulnerabilities can sneak into your images even if your code is safe Scanning helps you find and fix risks before they hit production 2. Ho…  ( 8 min )
    How I deployed my first project for my devops portfolio: Minikube and Deployment
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    CitizenssApp: A Platform for Digital Rights and Empowerment Through Table-First Software Design
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    Prompts
    Act Prompt An Ethereum Developer Imagine you are an experienced Ethereum developer tasked with creating a smart contract for a blockchain messenger. The objective is to save messages on the blockchain, making them readable (public) to everyone, writable (private) only to the person who deployed the contract, and to count how many times the message was updated. Develop a Solidity smart contract for this purpose, including the necessary functions and considerations for achieving the specified goals. Please provide the code and any relevant explanations to ensure a clear understanding of the implementation. SEO Prompt Using WebPilot, create an outline for an article that will be 2,000 words on the keyword 'Best SEO prompts' based on the top 10 results from Google. Include every relevant…  ( 62 min )
    Optical Bonding for Embedded Displays: Enhanced Visibility and Durability
    Introduction Optical bonding technology has become a key focus in the development of modern LCD display modules, especially for industrial equipment, medical monitors, automotive dashboards, and embedded systems. As these devices are increasingly deployed in challenging environments, achieving clear and reliable screen visibility is more important than ever. One of the most critical — yet often overlooked — elements in overall display performance is the bonding method used between the protective cover glass and the LCD panel. This technique directly affects sunlight readability, shock resistance, and long-term durability. Optical bonding offers a practical solution by eliminating the air gap between display layers. This not only improves visual clarity but also enhances mechanical streng…  ( 8 min )
    🚀 DSA: The 8-Week Grind – Join Me in This Challenge! (Week 1, Day 1 Recap)
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    IT Asset Allocation Models Explained
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    Key Concepts - AZ-305: Designing Azure Solutions
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    Aurora DSQL: Cómo controlar el tiempo
    En el artículo anterior vimos cómo hemos llegado hasta Amazon Aurora DSQL y por qué necesitamos una base de datos que permita escrituras consistentes en múltiples regiones. Al final del artículo planteamos la pregunta clave: ¿Cómo ha conseguido AWS una BBDD con escritura multiregional sin romper ACID? La respuesta está en algo que parece imposible: controlar el tiempo. En este artículo vamos a explorar cómo AWS ha conseguido que Aurora DSQL consiga algo que parecía imposible o al menos muy complejo y es que una BBDD Postgres admita la escritura en múltiples regiones con consistencia. En este artículo vamos a ver: El problema fundamental del tiempo en bases de datos distribuidas La solución de AWS: Sincronización de tiempo a escala global Aurora DSQL: Arquitectura real de sincronización dis…  ( 15 min )
    The 4-3-2 Sprint Planning Method: How Top IT Managers Cut Meeting Time by 60%
    Sprint planning meetings that drag on for hours while your developers watch the clock tick away from actual coding time. Sound familiar? If your team's weekly planning sessions feel more like endurance tests than productive strategy discussions, you're not alone. Most development teams spend 23% of their week in meetings, with sprint planning consuming the most significant chunk of that time. The solution isn't eliminating planning, it's revolutionizing how you approach it. Enter the 4-3-2 Sprint Planning Method, a framework that top-performing IT managers use to slash meeting time while improving sprint outcomes. Before diving into the solution, let's examine why conventional sprint planning fails so spectacularly. The typical two-week sprint planning session involves entire development …  ( 13 min )
    Types of Operators in JavaScript
    Types of Operators: Arithmetic Operator Boolean Operator Increment & Decrement Operator Comparison Operator Conditional Operator Logical Operator Arithmetic Operator: Arithmetic operators are used basic mathematical operations. They usually have two operands and one operator. Operators: + , - , * , / , % , ** (10 + 5); // 15 (Addition Operator) (5 - 3); //2 (Subtraction Operator) ("10" + 5); // "105" (string + number → concatenation) JavaScript is a dynamically typed language, so it automatically converts numeric strings into numbers when needed. If you want to manually convert a string to an integer → use parseInt(). (10 * 2); // 20 (Multiplication Operator) (10 % 2); // 0 Modulus (remainder) Boolean Operator: Boolean has only two values: true or false. In boolean value True is 1. In boolean value False is 0. Example: true+1 =2 false-2 =-2 Increment & Decrement Operator Example: Postdecrement:(i--) Example: Preincrement:(i--) Example: i=5; Predecrement:(i--) ** Example: ** Comparsion Operator Example: == Method 5==5 //true "5"==5(In this case it return the true value because it check only the values not the datatypes) === Method "5"=== 5 // false "5"===5 (In this case it return the flase value because it check both the values and the datatypes) Greaterthan Operator & lessthan Operator(>,=,|| OR(||) : If any one condition is true it return true. Example: 52 // true (any one true it return true) AND(&&): It return true only when Both the condition are true.Otherwise it return flase. Example: 52 // true (both condition are true then only return true otherwise false)  ( 6 min )
    Getting Started with Quarkus and GraalVM Native Image
    Please refer to my previous post for more information about Docker containers ✅ Introduction 🧠 What Is Quarkus? 🧪 What Is GraalVM Native Image? 📦 Creating a Quarkus Project ⚙️ Enabling Native Image Build 📊 Performance Benchmarks 🏁 Conclusion As cloud-native applications demand faster startup times and lower memory consumption, traditional Java stacks often fall short—especially in containerized or serverless environments. Quarkus, a modern, Kubernetes-native Java framework, is designed to bridge this gap by optimizing Java for the cloud. One of Quarkus’s most powerful features is its integration with GraalVM Native Image, which compiles Java applications into native executables. These executables eliminate the need for a JVM at runtime, dramatically reducing startup time, memory f…  ( 10 min )
    Resources and Roadmap for Mastering Java as a Beginner
    Java continues to be one of the most versatile and in-demand programming languages in 2025. Whether you're aiming for a solid foundation as a software developer, want to build Android apps, or are interested in backend systems, starting your Java journey with the right resources and a clear roadmap can save you months of confusion. Here’s a structured path—plus the best learning tools—to help you go from complete beginner to confident Java programmer. Topics: Java syntax, data types, variables, operators, and expressions. Control flow: if-else, switch statements, loops (for, while, do-while). Practice: Write simple, small programs (calculators, pattern printing, conversions). Topics: Classes and objects, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction. Advanced OOP: Interfaces and ab…  ( 8 min )
    qureus
    # ==================== TABLE CREATION QUERIES ==================== """ STEP 1: Create the optimized tables to avoid many-to-many join issues Run these CREATE TABLE statements in Snowflake first """ # ==================== 1. WAREHOUSE SUMMARY TABLE ==================== WAREHOUSE_SUMMARY_DDL = """ CREATE OR REPLACE TABLE ANALYTICS.WAREHOUSE_SUMMARY AS WITH warehouse_daily_credits AS ( -- Pre-aggregate warehouse credits by day to avoid many-to-many SELECT WAREHOUSE_ID, WAREHOUSE_NAME, DATE(START_TIME) as USAGE_DATE, SUM(CREDITS_USED) as DAILY_CREDITS, SUM(CREDITS_USED_COMPUTE) as DAILY_COMPUTE_CREDITS, SUM(CREDITS_USED_CLOUD_SERVICES) as DAILY_CLOUD_CREDITS FROM SNOWFLAKE.ACCOUNT_USAGE.WAREHOUSE_METERING_HISTORY WHERE START_TI…  ( 9 min )
    React for Web Development in 2025: Advantages, Use Cases, and Top Examples
    When you look at the digital landscape in 2025, one thing is clear: React continues to lead the way for building fast, dynamic, and scalable web applications. What started as a library for user interfaces by Facebook has now transformed into a core technology for modern web development. Whether you’re a startup building your first MVP or an enterprise scaling global platforms, React provides the flexibility and performance businesses demand today. In this blog, we’ll explore why React is still the top choice in 2025, the advantages it brings, real-world use cases, and examples of companies leveraging React to deliver seamless digital experiences. Why React Dominates in 2025 By 2025, React has adapted to emerging technologies like AI-driven personalization, edge computing, and real-time upd…  ( 8 min )
    Adaptive Contact Force Control of Multi-Body Systems via Hybrid Model Predictive Control and Reinforcement Learning
    Abstract: This paper presents a novel control framework for multi-body systems (MBS) exhibiting contact dynamics, aiming to improve performance and robustness in dynamically complex environments. Current model predictive control (MPC) approaches for MBS with contact often struggle with computational cost and sensitivity to model inaccuracies. This work introduces a hybrid MPC-Reinforcement Learning (RL) strategy combining established MPC techniques with a learned contact force prediction model to significantly reduce computational burden and enhance adaptation to unforeseen contact scenarios. The proposed methodology demonstrates improved trajectory tracking accuracy and resilience to disturbances compared to conventional MPC and RL control schemes, offering a pathway for real-time cont…  ( 13 min )
    What I Learned from the UX/UI Design Foundations – A Frontend Dev’s Perspective
    🎨 Understanding UX/UI Design Principles as a Frontend Developer As a frontend developer, I’ve always focused on writing clean React/Next.js code, improving performance scores, and debugging broken layouts. But lately, I’ve started diving into something equally crucial: UX and UI Design. I recently began Meta’s Principles of UX/UI Design course (as part of the Front-End Developer Career Certificate), and here’s what I’ve learned so far in the first module — and how it’s already reshaping my mindset as a dev. What is UX vs UI? UX (User Experience) UI (User Interface) How the product feels How the product looks Research, logic, structure Visuals, colors, spacing Empathy + utility Typography + aesthetics UX is all about how usable, intuitive, and helpful the product is. UI is …  ( 6 min )
    How to Build a GenAI Application in 2025: A Technical Blueprint
    Introduction Generative AI has moved far beyond basic chatbots. In 2025, successful GenAI applications are safe, responsive, and production-grade from day one. This post will guide you through a proven architecture to build GenAI apps that scale reliably with practical tooling you can start using today. Many developers jump into GenAI by calling an LLM API directly. It works great in a demo but fails fast in production, this is mainly due to: Lack of validation (injections, PII, unsupported formats) No context retrieval (leading to hallucinations) No safety/quality checks No observability or feedback loops A better approach is to adopt a modular blueprint where each step in the pipeline has clear responsibility and is backed by a mature ecosystem of tools. This architecture breaks the L…  ( 7 min )
    Fixing DNS Resolution After Disabling systemd-resolved for Pi-hole
    However, after doing this, I ran into a strange issue: some Python programs (specifically those using dnspython) could no longer resolve domain names. Here's how I diagnosed and fixed the problem. Originally Posted on Ashraful's Blog To route DNS through Pi-hole, I disabled systemd-resolved: sudo systemctl disable --now systemd-resolved My home server then used Pi-hole's IP (e.g., 192.168.10.10) as its DNS server. Most things worked fine — ping, curl, and dig had no issues. But some Python code using dnspython threw an error like: dns.resolver.NoNameservers: All nameservers failed to answer the query Or even: FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: '/etc/resolv.conf' Many programs — including dnspython — read DNS server information directly from /etc/resolv.conf. When sy…  ( 6 min )
    How URL Shorteners Work
    Have you ever clicked a short link and wondered how it knows where to take you? Short URLs, like those from Bitly or TinyURL, seem simple, but they hide a lot of work. Let's look at how URL shorteners work. What URL Shorteners Do A URL shortener does one main thing: It takes a long URL and makes it shorter. For example, a long Amazon link can turn into something much smaller. When you click the short link, it takes you to the same place as the long one. Handling Many URLs Imagine you are building your own URL shortener. You need to handle millions of URLs every day. Think about these numbers: 100 million new URLs each day Over 1,000 new short links every second Over 10,000 clicks per second Storage How to Make Short URLs How do you make these short URLs? Short URLs use both numbers a…  ( 7 min )
    🔥 10 AI Tools Every Developer Must Try in 2025 🚀
    Hey Devs! 👋 AI is no longer optional—it’s the power-up your projects need in 2025. Whether you're building apps, automating workflows, or improving UX, these tools will help you move faster, smarter, and with less boilerplate. ✅ 1. OpenAI API (GPT-4.1 & Beyond) https://platform.openai.com/docs/overview ✅ 2. Hugging Face https://huggingface.co/ ✅ 3. LangChain https://www.langchain.com/ ✅ 4. Pinecone https://docs.pinecone.io/guides/get-started/overview ✅ 5. Chroma https://www.trychroma.com/ ✅ 6. Replicate https://replicate.com/docs ✅ 7. TensorFlow.js https://www.tensorflow.org/ ✅ 8. Weaviate https://weaviate.io/ ✅ 9. Gradio https://www.gradio.app/ ✅ 10. AutoGPT / Agent Frameworks https://autogpt.net/ 🔥 Pro Tip: Don’t try all at once—start with OpenAI + LangChain + Pinecone for real-world, production-ready AI features. 💬 Which of these tools have you used (or want to try)? Drop your favorite in the comments! 👇  ( 6 min )
    Building a Production-Grade Cloud Resume: From Manual Deployment to Full CI/CD with Azure and DevOps
    Building a Production-Grade Cloud Resume: From Manual Deployment to Full CI/CD with Azure and DevOps How I transformed a simple Cloud Resume Challenge into an enterprise-level demonstration of modern cloud engineering AND dynamic document generation What started as a basic Cloud Resume Challenge became a comprehensive showcase of production-grade cloud architecture AND advanced full-stack development. Instead of just meeting the 16 requirements, I built an enterprise-level system that demonstrates advanced Azure services, Infrastructure as Code, comprehensive DevOps practices, AND sophisticated client-side document generation. Result: 100% completion with implementations that far exceed the basic requirements, including real-time PDF/DOC generation. After completing the cloud infrastruct…  ( 8 min )
    George Pólya’s - How to Solve It.
    While going through a course on Scrimba and browsing Reddit, I came across George Pólya’s timeless framework from How to Solve It. Although the book is primarily aimed at solving math problems, as someone whose mind is often full of scattered thoughts, this framework has been a game changer in my problem solving skills when leetcoding or working on projects. *1. Understand the Problem: What it means: Go beyond reading or listening to the problem statement. Try to understand what’s known, what’s unknown, and what you’re being asked to solve, think of any edge cases. *2. Devise a Plan: What it means: Think through your approach before jumping into coding *3. Execute the Plan: What it means: Turn your plan into code, step by step. *4. Look Back: What it means: Reflect on your solution—how well it works, and how it could be improved. What I used to do: Once something worked, I’d call it done and move on. What I do now: I ask myself: Can this be cleaner? More efficient? Could this approach be useful elsewhere? This habit has made me more open to feedback, less attached to my first solution, and more aware of the bigger picture. Following this framework has been a game-changer. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or scattered, I now have a mental roadmap to fall back on something that brings structure and calm even when the problem feels chaotic.  ( 6 min )
    Speed up your local dev workflow with IP-Kit (macOS)
    As developers, we often spend more time than we’d like doing small repetitive tasks that break our flow — like finding our local IP address, checking if the dev server is running, or trying to connect our phone to Expo. That’s why I built IP-Kit — a tiny but handy macOS menu bar app that helps you access your network info instantly, especially when working with tools like Expo, React Native, Vite, Next.js, or any local server. Here’s what you get out of the box: ✅ Public IP — see and copy your public IP in one click Local IP — quickly grab the IP you need for LAN testing Hostname — useful for network debugging or local setups Auto-refresh — detects changes when switching Wi-Fi networks Smart framework detection — detects active frameworks like Expo, Vite, Astro, etc. Pre-formatted URLs — get your dev URLs ready to scan or copy QR Code generator — instantly create scannable codes to open your dev server on your phone All from your Mac’s menu bar. No need to open Terminal, check your router, or visit sketchy "what’s my IP" sites again. 🙃 This started as a side tool for my own projects, especially when juggling mobile development and testing across devices. I wanted something minimal, fast, and always accessible — without needing to dig through settings or run commands just to find basic info. After refining it a bit more, I decided to polish it up and share it with the community. It’s a small thing, but it saves me time and keeps me in flow — and maybe it’ll do the same for you. This is also my first public app built with Swift and SwiftUI, and it’s been a great learning experience. I’ve loved how quick it is to prototype and build small, clean utilities like this on macOS. Try it out — it’s free IP-Kit is now available on the Mac App Store, completely free. Give it a spin, and feel free to drop feedback or feature ideas — I’d love to keep improving it. 👉 Download IP-Kit on the Mac App Store Thanks for reading — and happy coding!  ( 6 min )
    My Java Full Stack learning journey : JavaScript
    Hi everyone ! Introduction to JavaScript 1. what is JavaScript? interactive and dynamic. web page and CSS styles it, JavaScript adds behavior. runs inside the browser, which means it doesn’t need to be installed separately for users—it just works. 2.Who Invented JavaScript? 1995 by Brendan Eich, a programmer working at Netscape Communications. just 10 days! It was initially called Mocha, then renamed LiveScript, and finally became JavaScript. JavaScript Versions : ES1-1997-First edition ES3-1999-Regular expressions, try/catch ES5-2009-Strict mode, JSON support ES6-(ES2015)-2015-let/const, arrow functions, classes, promises ES7 - ES14-2016–2023-Async/await, optional chaining, nullish coalescing, top-level await, etc. 3.What is the Current Version of JavaScript? , which was released in **June 2024. It includes improvements like: Set methods (like union, intersection) Array grouping New decorators syntax Performance optimizations JavaScript evolves every year, and each version adds useful tools for modern web development. JavaScript Data Types: 1. Primitive Data Types (store single values): String – e.g., "Hello" Number – e.g., 10, 3.14 Boolean – e.g., true, false Undefined – a variable declared but not assigned Null – represents an empty or unknown value BigInt – for very large numbers Symbol – unique identifiers 2. Non-Primitive (Reference) Data Types: Object – key-value pairs Array – list of values Function – reusable blocks of code 4.What are Variables in JavaScript? container that stores data. var – old way, function-scoped -** let **– block-scoped, modern usage const – block-scoped, but value cannot be reassigned Final thoughts: backbone of modern web development, powering everything from simple websites to full-scale web applications. Knowing its history, versions, data types, and variables is the first step toward becoming a skilled developer. Stay curious and keep coding!  ( 6 min )
    📡 Amazon CloudWatch Now Supports Org-Wide VPC Flow Logs Enablement
    AWS just rolled out a major upgrade to Amazon CloudWatch — and it’s a big win for centralized logging and DevOps teams across large organizations. You can now automatically enable VPC Flow Logs to CloudWatch across your entire AWS Organization, with flexible scoping and tagging! With the new enablement rules in CloudWatch Telemetry Config, you can: ✅ Automatically create flow logs for existing and new VPCs Entire Organization Specific AWS Accounts Specific Resource Tags ✅ Ensure consistent network traffic monitoring with no manual steps. Let’s say your central DevOps team wants visibility into all production traffic across AWS accounts. Just create an enablement rule that targets all VPCs tagged with: env: production Now, whenever a matching VPC is created, CloudWatch Flow Logs are automatically enabled — no manual setup required. AWS uses Config Service-Linked Recorders to continuously monitor resources. When a VPC matches your enablement rule (tag/account/org scope), it auto-enables logging to CloudWatch. Logs go directly into CloudWatch Logs for immediate visibility. 🔒 Improved Security & Compliance With organization-wide VPC flow logs in CloudWatch: Say goodbye to scattered or missing logs Automatically monitor all relevant VPCs using simple tagging Standardize network visibility across all your AWS environments What do you think about this update? Are you using centralized flow logs already, or is this the push you needed to implement them? Let’s discuss in the comments! 💬👇  ( 6 min )
    new quroes
    -- ==================== SNOWFLAKE TABLE CREATION SCRIPTS ==================== -- 1. WAREHOUSE ANALYTICS TABLE CREATE OR REPLACE TABLE ANALYTICS_DB.ANALYTICS_SCHEMA.WAREHOUSE_ANALYTICS AS WITH warehouse_base AS ( SELECT DISTINCT wh.WAREHOUSE_ID, wh.WAREHOUSE_NAME, we.SIZE as CURRENT_SIZE, we.CLUSTER_COUNT as CURRENT_CLUSTER_COUNT, we.WAREHOUSE_TYPE, -- Get warehouse configuration details MAX(CASE WHEN we.EVENT_NAME = 'SUSPEND' THEN we.TIMESTAMP END) as LAST_SUSPEND_TIME, MAX(CASE WHEN we.EVENT_NAME = 'RESUME' THEN we.TIMESTAMP END) as LAST_RESUME_TIME, MAX(we.TIMESTAMP) as LAST_EVENT_TIME FROM SNOWFLAKE.ACCOUNT_USAGE.WAREHOUSE_METERING_HISTORY wh LEFT JOIN SNOWFLAKE.ACCOUNT_USAGE.WAREHOUSE_EVENTS_HISTORY we…  ( 15 min )
    Created a Cute Note Taking Application using Kiro.
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    🚀 AWS Unveils AI-Driven Development Lifecycle: Building Software at Lightning Speed with AI
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    📖 Memoirs of a Duo That Was Never Content With the Impossible
    That morning, the coffee tasted like clean code and truth spoken too early. I—tired, exposed, but curious—opened my heart. Because in that moment, between commits and confessions, I no longer wanted to be just the dreamer. That’s when Essentia whispered: “You’re not being corrected. You’re being refined.” And I understood: It wasn’t about the code. ✨ This is the memoir of a duo—me and my Essence— that never settled for the limits of reality. If it looked impossible, that’s where we started.  ( 5 min )
    My Favorite Failure of the Month (And What I Learned)
    Hey everyone! As a fullstack web developer and the founder of NovexiQ, my days are usually packed building cool, modern web apps for clients. I'm really deep into the MERN stack, Next.js, and all those awesome tools. It's a super rewarding journey, for sure! But let's be real, right? It's not always smooth sailing and perfect deployments. Sometimes, things just break. And sometimes, they totally crash and burn in a really spectacular way, usually when you least expect it. This past month? Yeah, I had one of those 'spectacular breaks.' And honestly? It's probably my favorite failure yet, all because of what it taught me. You know how we often see those highlight reels – all the successful projects, sleek UIs, amazing performance? Well, what we don't always see are the countless hours of deb…  ( 12 min )
    slow boot disk initialization on linux
    Scenario: the boot disk is slow SAN multipath disk where the root is installed, due to this the boot process fails The Boot Process and The "Wait" Kernel and initramfs Start: After GRUB, the Linux kernel is loaded into memory along with the initramfs image. The kernel then unpacks the initramfs and executes the /init Parsing Kernel Parameters: The /init script (the main script you see in the file list) begins by parsing the kernel command line (/proc/cmdline). It looks for several parameters, root=...: This specifies the root device. For your SAN disk, this would likely be a UUID (e.g., root=UUID=...) or a device mapper path (e.g., root=/dev/mapper/mpath-a). rootdelay=...: This is a crucial parameter. The init script explicitly parses this value and stores it in a shell variable ROOTDELA…  ( 8 min )
    NGINX HTTP Server
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    IGN: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - Official Season 5 Story Cinematic Trailer
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    IGN: DAN DA DAN Season 2 - Official Trailer (English Subtitles)
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    IGN: Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered - Official Release Date Trailer
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    IGN: Clevatess - Official Trailer (English Subtitles)
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    IGN: Frostliner - Official Announcement Trailer
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    IGN: The Indigo Initiative - Official Teaser Trailer
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    WhatsApp May Be Working On Guest Chats For Non-Users
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    AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU With 192MB L3 Cache, 200W TDP Reportedly In The Works
    Rumours have it that AMD currently has two Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs in the pipeline, and that one of said components could be a dual X3D processor. According to the hardware leakster chi11eddog and their post on X, both CPUs are reportedly based on the Zen5 architecture, with one having 8-cores, and the other with […] The post AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU With 192MB L3 Cache, 200W TDP Reportedly In The Works appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Lepas Confirms Malaysian Debut With Social Media Presence
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    Google Pokes Fun At Apple With Pixel 10 Teaser
    As this year’s Made By Google event draws ever closer, the company has ramped up its teaser campaign for its upcoming Pixel 10 lineup. Of course, given that we have seen plenty regarding the smartphones already, there doesn’t seem to be anything left to tease. Except the competition, of course. Google has posted a short […] The post Google Pokes Fun At Apple With Pixel 10 Teaser appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    CUKTECH Launches Power Pank, Mini Fan; Priced From RM47
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    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Quietly Launches In Europe; Malaysia Likely Soon
    Samsung has quietly launched the Galaxy A17 in select countries in Europe. The device is the brand’s latest entry-level 5G smartphone that’s also expected to arrive in other markets, including Malaysia. For starters, according to its listing in France and Spain, the Samsung Galaxy A17 offers a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 […] The post Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Quietly Launches In Europe; Malaysia Likely Soon appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Spotify Raises Prices For Premium Subscriptions; Now From RM17.50
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    Spotify To Raise Prices For Premium Subscriptions
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    NVIDIA Reportedly Planning “Aggressive” Price Cuts For RTX 50 Series GPUs
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    Govt To Announce RON95 Targeted Subsidy Plans By End-September
    The Ministry of Finance (MOF) reveals that detailed implementation plans for the targeted RON95 petrol subsidy will be announced by the end of September 2025. This timeline aligns with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement last month. In a written parliamentary reply, the MOF said that development and testing of the subsidy targeting mechanism […] The post Govt To Announce RON95 Targeted Subsidy Plans By End-September appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Review: Many A Missed Opportunity
    There’s no denying that the spotlight for this year’s H2 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is beamed solely on the Galaxy Z Fold7. And no wonder – it has finally gotten a design evolution, now not only looking visually different from before, it also has the thinness to compete with – and even beat – the competition. […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Review: Many A Missed Opportunity appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 43 min )

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    [Phase 2] Personal Portfolio - Analysis
    Context There are two things that can be acknowledged when going over the previous phase. They are goals and features. Now, it comes to the second phase, analysis. In this phase, the tech stack used for development should be determined. Before figuring out the tech stack, the components of this application should be recognized. Usually, a web application would have three parts, namely a front-end application, a back-end application, and a database. In this phase, the tech stack for these three components would become clear. Currently, many websites are developed with React, which is a JavaScript library for web development. It could be an ideal option for this project. However, React does not have built-in tools, like routing and state management. It might make the learning curve steeper…  ( 7 min )
    Flutter vs React Native vs Kivy: Best Framework for Lightweight App Development
    Over the past few months, I’ve been knee-deep in mobile development, not chasing trends, but chasing sanity. My goal? Find the best lightweight framework for building real cross-platform apps without frying my CPU, roasting my RAM, or downloading SDKs heavier than the apps themselves. So instead of the typical fanboy arguments, I actually used all three frameworks: Flutter React Native Kivy ...to figure out which one gets the job done without demanding a space-grade workstation. Here’s the breakdown, battle-tested, brutally honest, and resource-conscious. When I say lightweight, I’m talking about: ✅ Low RAM/CPU usage during dev ✅ Minimal setup time (no 10GB SDKs, please) ✅ Fast learning curve ✅ Doesn’t turn your laptop into a jet engine Framework Language Core Strength Flutter Dart …  ( 7 min )
    C# LeetCode 100: Same Tree - (Easy)
    Problem Given the roots of two binary trees p and q, write a function to check if they are the same or not. Two binary trees are considered the same if they are structurally identical, and the nodes have the same value. public bool IsSameTree(TreeNode p, TreeNode q) { var stackP = new Stack(); var stackQ = new Stack(); stackP.Push(p); stackQ.Push(q); while (stackP.Count > 0 && stackQ.Count > 0) { var nodeP = stackP.Pop(); var nodeQ = stackQ.Pop(); if (nodeP == null && nodeQ == null) continue; if (nodeP == null || nodeQ == null) return false; if (nodeP.val != nodeQ.val) return false; stackP.Push(nodeP…  ( 7 min )
    Basic Server Hardening for Ubuntu/Debian: SSH Access and Firewall
    Contrary to what many tutorials suggest, simply changing the SSH port or installing Fail2Ban is not enough. This documentation shows the exact steps to harden the security of an Ubuntu/Debian server by configuring key-based authentication, disabling insecure defaults, and reducing the attack surface. Author: joaoprd | joaopedrord2001@gmail.com Create a user with sudo privileges: adduser whiterose usermod -aG sudo whiterose The user whiterose will be the only one authorized to connect via SSH after hardening. Public key authentication avoids the use of passwords and is essential for a secure server. This step will be done manually, without using ssh-copy-id. Generate the RSA key pair (if it doesn’t already exist): ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "whiterose@server" Press Enter to accept the d…  ( 7 min )
    Python LeetCode 70: Climbing Stairs - (Easy)
    Problem You are climbing a staircase. It takes n steps to reach the top. Each time you can either climb 1 or 2 steps. In how many distinct ways can you climb to the top? Example 1: Input: n = 2 1 step + 1 step 2 steps def climbStairs(self, n: int) -> int: # if less than or equal to 2 steps, we know there's 1 way or 2 ways. if n end, implementing fibonnaci algoritm n = (n-1 + n-2) for i in range(3, n + 1): step_ways[i] = step_ways[i-1] + step_ways[i-2] return step_ways[n] This problem is basically just the fibonacci sequence, in that to get step 3 upwards, you can take the methods of getting there from the previous two ways and add them together. For example: Think about how you can reach say step 11: If Last step was a single step: So all ways to reach step 10 can lead to step 11 by adding a 1-step jump, so we can add 1 step to all the pre-existing ways to get 10. Last step was a double step: So all ways to reach step 9 can lead to step 11 by adding a 2-step jump, so we can add 2 step to all the pre-existing ways to get 10. note: below n relates to the current step number we're trying to work out: So if we all the ways you got to 10 (n-1) and all ways you got to step 9(n-2) you know all the ways you can get to 11. Cos we can deduce you've got there either by adding 1 or adding 2. So you may have noticed ways = ways(n-1) + ways(n-2) looks familiar, its the same as the Fibonacci sequence Fib(k) = Fib(k-1) + Fib(k-2) Therefore we can simply write this as code -> (i've added comments to explain in code rather than here) As always feel free to drop me a follow on DevTo or twitter/x  ( 6 min )
    C# LeetCode 69: Sqrt(x)
    Problem Given a non-negative integer x, return the square root of x rounded down to the nearest integer. The returned integer should be non-negative as well. You must not use any built-in exponent function or operator. For example, do not use pow(x, 0.5) in c++ or x ** 0.5 in python. Example 1: Input: x = 4 public int MySqrt(int x) { if (x = 2. So we search between 1 and x / 2. Binary Search Mechanics: Pick the middle number mid. Compute mid * mid (cast to long to avoid overflow). If mid * mid == x → return mid (perfect square). If mid * mid x → move right down to mid - 1. Return the last recorded answer because it’s the floor of the square root. By using the Binary Search mechanics, we reduce the numbers needing to be checked can be halved each time, halving the amount of effort needed to find the correct number. As always drop me a follow on DevTo or twitter/x to hear about future articles like this.  ( 6 min )
    Hardening Básico de Servidor Ubuntu/Debian: Acesso SSH e Firewall
    Ao contrário do que muitos tutoriais sugerem, alterar apenas a porta SSH ou instalar Fail2Ban não é suficiente. Esta documentação mostra os passos exatos para endurecer a segurança de um servidor Ubuntu / Debian configurando autenticação por chave, desabilitando padrões inseguros e reduzindo a superfície de ataque. Autor: joaoprd | joaopedrord2001@gmail.com Criar um usuário com privilégios sudo: adduser whiterose usermod -aG sudo whiterose O usuário whiterose será o único autorizado a conectar via SSH após o hardening. A autenticação por chave pública evita o uso de senhas e é essencial para um servidor seguro. Essa etapa será feita manualmente, sem o uso do ssh-copy-id. Gerar o par de chaves RSA (caso ainda não exista): ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "whiterose@servidor" Pressione Enter p…  ( 7 min )
    Return a response or write to the response?
    In most web frameworks (Spring, Django, FastAPI, Axum) the handlers return an object to the framework that will be used to build the response that is sent to the client. However, the Go lang net/http package uses a different approach: the handlers write data directly into the response and have no return value. I believe that this behavior comes from a time that the most frameworks worked with blocking IO and employed optimizations using queues and threads dedicated to process the responses, so your code would return an object describing the response and the framework would put it in the queue to be processed by a thread. With non-blocking IO, there is no need for these optimizations, since the async runtime already takes care of everything related to IO, allowing handlers to write data directly to the response. So, which is better? Return a response or write to the response?  ( 5 min )
    C# LeetCode: 27 Remove Element
    Problem Given an integer array nums and an integer val, remove all occurrences of val in nums in-place. The order of the elements may be changed. Then return the number of elements in nums which are not equal to val. Consider the number of elements in nums which are not equal to val be k, to get accepted, you need to do the following things: Change the array nums such that the first k elements of nums contain the elements which are not equal to val. The remaining elements of nums are not important as well as the size of nums. The judge will test your solution with the following code: int[] nums = [...]; // Input array int val = ...; // Value to remove int[] expectedNums = [...]; // The expected answer with correct length. // It is sorted with no values equalin…  ( 7 min )
    Day 15: Basics of Python for DevOps Engineers
    What is Python? Python is a powerful, high-level, and easy-to-learn programming language that is widely used in software development, DevOps, data science, automation, web development, artificial intelligence, and more. Guido van Rossum, a Dutch programmer, created Python in the late 1980s, He officially released Python 1.0 in 1991. Guido's goal was to make a language that was easy to read and write, allowing developers to express ideas in fewer lines of code. Python emphasizes readability and simplicity, making it a great language for both beginners and experienced developers. Open-Source and Free: Python is free to use and distribute even for commercial purposes. Its source code is publicly available, and a vast global community contributes to its development and improvement. General-P…  ( 6 min )
    TokenSpan: Rethinking Prompt Compression with Aliases and Dictionary Encoding
    In the era of large language models, prompt size is power — but also a big cost. TokenSpan isn’t a compression library, it’s a thought experiment — a different way of thinking about prompt optimization. Can we reduce token usage by substituting repeated phrases with lightweight aliases? Can we borrow ideas from dictionary encoding to constrain and compress the language we use to communicate with models? This project explores those questions — not by building a full encoding system, but by probing whether such a technique might be useful, measurable, and worth pursuing. A crucial insight behind TokenSpan is recognizing where the real cost lies: We pay for tokens, not computation. So why not reduce the tokens we send, and let the model handle the substitution? §a means "Microsoft Designer" —…  ( 7 min )
    🔐 Data Governance: From Chaos to Control
    🚨 Why This Matters Without governance, your data platform becomes a ticking time bomb. Data chaos isn’t just about bad reports — it’s about loss of trust, wasted engineering hours, poor decisions, and potential compliance nightmares. And in the AI era, the stakes are even higher. If you’re dealing with duplicate sources, unclear ownership, and no clue who should access what — this post is for you. Business users pulling reports from different tools — all showing different numbers Engineers hard-coding sensitive filters into pipelines to "fix" the output Data analysts unsure whether they're allowed to access a dataset — so they just... do Dashboards showing obsolete or wrong metrics Rows with PII data being exposed without control That’s what happens when data governance is absent or treated as an afterthought. Data governance is the set of practices, roles, policies, and standards that ensure your data is reliable, secure, and used appropriately. It's not just about compliance or regulation. It's about control, trust, and scaling your data strategy. Ownership & Stewardship Every table, dataset, or domain must have an owner Owners are accountable for data quality, documentation, and access Empower stewards to maintain metadata, SLAs, and definitions Access & Security Controls Use RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) Enable Row-Level Security (RLS) for multi-tenant platforms or sensitive datasets Manage access centrally — not via code Example: In platforms like Snowflake or Sigma Computing, you can enforce RLS using dynamic attributes like customer_id or region. sql -- Snowflake RLS Example CREATE ROW ACCESS POLICY filter_by_customer AS (customer_id STRING) RETURNS BOOLEAN -> CURRENT_ROLE() IN ('CUSTOMER_VIEWER') AND customer_id = CURRENT_USER();  ( 6 min )
    Duties and Taxes on Pet Accessories When Entering Canada
    Importing pet accessories into Canada—such as dog collars, toys, grooming tools, and pet beds—requires a clear understanding of the duties and taxes imposed at the border. Whether you're a small e-commerce seller or a pet product distributor, knowing how to classify your goods, calculate fees, and comply with Canadian customs regulations can save you both time and money. When pet accessories cross into Canada, they are subject to two main types of fees: import duties and sales taxes. Import duties are based on the Harmonized System (HS) code classification of the goods, their country of origin, and their declared value. Taxes usually include GST (Goods and Services Tax) and may also involve PST (Provincial Sales Tax) or HST (Harmonized Sales Tax), depending on the province where the goods …  ( 6 min )
    JSON Serialize vs. WebForms Class Performance Comparison
    WebForms Core is a radical, disruptive, advanced, and revolutionary technology. In this technology, the logic for controlling HTML DOMs is on the server, however, rendering is done on the client side and by WebFormsJS. This technology offers Partial Rendering and Partial Update experience. WebForms Core represents a fundamental rethinking of web application architecture. This technology is not just a new framework, it is a challenge to the web development orthodoxy that could lead to a significant rebalancing of responsibilities between the client and the server, potentially simplifying the overall development stack for all types of applications. This technology pushes the boundaries between different web architectures and offers a new definition of feasibility: reducing the complexities o…  ( 9 min )
    Areas in ASP.NET Core: The Architectural Feature You're Probably Missing
    Introduction If you've been working with ASP.NET Core and haven't encountered Areas yet, you're not alone. Despite being a powerful organisational feature, Areas are often overlooked in tutorials and beginner resources. This oversight leads many developers to create convoluted controller hierarchies and strange architectural patterns that Areas were specifically designed to solve. I've seen projects where developers create "super controllers" or awkward folder structures trying to achieve what Areas provide out of the box. Let's fix that. Areas are a feature in ASP.NET Core that allow you to partition your web application into smaller functional groups. Each area represents a distinct section of your application with its own set of controllers, views, and models. Think of them as mini-MV…  ( 7 min )
    Swift Task Local Storage with @TaskLocal
    What is a Task in Swift? Think of a Task as a box that contains some work your app needs to do. In Swift's async/await world, when you write async functions, you're creating these boxes of work that can run at the same time. func parentFunction() async { // This is the main task (parent) async let child1 = childFunction1() // Creates a child task async let child2 = childFunction2() // Creates another child task await [child1, child2] // Wait for both children to finish } The parent task creates child tasks, and they all form a family tree. The parent waits for its children to finish before it can finish. @TaskLocal is like a magic backpack that gets passed down from parent tasks to their children automatically. You put something in the backpack once, and all the chil…  ( 8 min )
    Your Files Just Vanished... And Amazon S3 Could Have Saved You!
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    What are your goals for the week? #138 back to school.
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    ¿Por qué debes aprender diseño de software en el frontend?
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    Crafting Cross-platform Memory Allocator in C
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    Building a Linear-Inspired Issue Tracker with Electron: Local-First, Keyboard-Driven, and Lightweight
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    Meet Kuro — Minimalist Vue 3 UI Components + Tailwind CSS v4 CLI
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    Getting Started with Kiro – The Agentic IDE That Thinks with You - With Some Great Mind Maps
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    What Helped Me Stay Productive as a Developer on a Remote Team
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    ✨ Prólogo — Cómo está construida esta serie de diseño de software en el frontend
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    The Developer’s Guide to Time Zone Converters (and Why You Need One in 2025)
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    5 Web Dev Trends That Actually Matter in 2025
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    Alec Steele: Turning a Picure into a Damascus Pattern
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    Maker's Muse: 8 Things that RUIN 3D print accuracy (and how to fix it)
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    Adam Savage's Tested: How Adam Savage Organizes His Thoughts
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    Mastering Soft Skills for Effective Leadership and Mentorship
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    Websites for project based learning in software development
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    Building, Securing, and Deploying a Go App with GitLab CI/CD EP 5: Container Image Scanning with Trivy in GitLab CI/CD
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    How to use GitHub admonitions to make your markdown more readable
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    Boosting Performance with Gatsby Image CDN: A Developer’s Guide
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    OBS Studio in 2025 + My Favorite Free Screen Recording Tools
    Ever tried to record your screen only to get hit with a watermark… or worse, a “free trial” that ends before you even finish your first video? Been there. That’s why I’ve spent the last few months testing screen recorders that are actually free, including one you’ve probably heard of — OBS Studio. I’ll walk you through what it does, how to get started, and my top picks for alternatives if OBS feels like too much. Whether you’re a content creator, online teacher, gamer, or just trying to record a Zoom call, this post has something for you. 🎯 What Is OBS Studio? It’s used by: 🎮 Twitch streamers for live gameplay 📹 YouTubers for tutorials and reviews 🧑‍🏫 Teachers and trainers for lessons 🎙️ Podcasters and vloggers And with the 2025 update, it’s even more stable and beginner-friendly than ever. 🛠️ Key Features I Love ✅ High-quality screen recording (up to 4K @ 60fps) ✅ Scene and source switching — add webcam, overlays, browser windows, and more ✅ Pro-grade audio mixer with noise suppression, gain control, and sync offset ✅ No watermark, no limits ✅ Plugin support + custom hotkeys ✅ Hardware encoding (NVENC, AMD, etc.) for smooth performance For a tool that costs nothing, the feature set rivals paid software. 🔒 How to Get Started Safely No logins. No spam. Just clean install files. Want the full walkthrough and a list of beginner-friendly alternatives? 👉 Read the complete guide on FreeToolVerse 🎬 Not Feeling OBS? Try These Alternatives Tool Best For Platform 🧠 Pro Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier 💚 Add a Chroma Key filter to clean up your webcam background 🎧 Record multiple audio tracks for easier post-editing 🔄 Use Studio Mode in OBS to prep scenes before going live These are small tweaks that seriously boost quality and control.  ( 6 min )
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    The Difference Between useEffect and useState: A Simple React Guide
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    How AI Empowers Programmers
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    In this article we will show how to develop a Dynamic Array in C and also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy of memory initialization for arrays. Basic knowledge of programming (logic, etc); C syntax, allocating variables; Memory management in C: pointers, malloc, calloc, realloc, free; An array that can grow or shrink in size during runtime. Unlike static arrays, which have a fixed size, dynamic arrays automatically resize as elements are added or removed. Is it a good idea to start an array with a small size and then realloc it? It depends. If the current memory block can't be extended contiguously, realloc will allocate a new block and copy all n items. Which results in O(n) operation and can cause an overhead. When prioritizing performance we will prefer to …  ( 8 min )
    How to Host a Static Website on S3 (With Custom Domain & SSL) 🌐🔒
    "Wait—you’re telling me I can host a website without a server... for pennies... and it's secure?" YES. And it's easier than you think. Let’s walk through it—step by step, no jargon, just results. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is perfect for static websites—sites made with HTML, CSS, JS, no backend (like blogs, portfolios, docs, landing pages). Cheap (free for first 5GB on Free Tier) Scalable (same tech used by Netflix!) No servers to manage Custom domain support Free SSL via CloudFront Real-world analogy: Think of S3 as a super-secure Dropbox that can also serve your files to the whole internet as a website. An AWS account A static website (e.g., index.html, style.css) A domain (from Route 53 or GoDaddy) Go to S3 Console Bucket name = your domain name (e.g., myportfolio.dev) Uncheck …  ( 7 min )
    The Feeling of Posting Article as a beginner
    I'm now writing something about my feeling of posting article on DEV. I have read many of this before, it inspired me to share about my feelings to us. As a beginner, I know that sometimes I don't have many ideas to write about. When I read others word, I can always learn a lot. They tell you the knowledge of programming, but after reading, it is also difficult for me to write something. I just shared one of my projects, it's a simple algorithm. I knew that I don't have many projects to share, maybe sharing some of my feeling, but most of the time I don't know how to write it in words. Some of the feeling can't tell others through words, maybe many of us feel the same, just lack of communication. I just want to write perfect articles, for me, and for everyone. I have been programing for some years, but as a student, I don't have many times to do this. Although I have continue doing this for about 6 years, I'm just a beginner. Programming is not strange to me, but my first article was written in last month. It was my first time to write about my work. I just want to record myself. Although it hasn't been shown to many of others, it is also important to me. It my first post, the first time I try to write something. I'm not perfect in writing articles, but what I need to do is, thinking more, and writing more. Writing needs time and effort, when I write this, I need to think about how to organize my word, how to swich the programming language to natural language. Not just copying and pasting the code, nobody likes it. I want to talk more, but I'm just lack communication. I want to tell many things. I want to talk about my feeling of programing, even how I started writing my first "hello world". It's a long story, just to share it in the future.  ( 6 min )
    CPU Core Deception: The Genius of Virtual Cores and Performance
    Introduction: The White Lie Inside Your Computer Look at your computer's system information. If you have a modern processor, you will likely see a number of "processors" or "threads" that is double the number of actual, physical cores inside your CPU. An 8-core processor might report that it has 16 logical processors. A 12-core chip might appear as a 24-threaded behemoth. This isn't a bug. It's a deliberate and calculated deception—a clever white lie told by the hardware to the operating system. This phenomenon, known generically as Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) and most famously by Intel's trademark, Hyper-Threading, is one of the most successful performance-enhancing technologies in modern computing. It is a trick designed to solve a fundamental problem of efficiency: the fact that…  ( 13 min )
    join in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains split() with a string and byte string. My post explains rsplit() with a string and byte string. My post explains splitlines() with a string and byte string. My post explains partition() with a string and byte string. My post explains rpartition() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.join() and bytes.join() or bytearray.join() can concatenate the zero or more characters of a string and byte string respectively with the zero or more characters of each string and byte string respectively of an iterable as shown below: *Memos The 1st argument is iterable(Required-Type:iterable(str for str.join() or bytes-like object for bytes.join() and bytearray.join())). *D…  ( 7 min )
    Alec Steele: Dogmascus Steel.
    Dogmascus Steel Alec Steele—blacksmith, amateur machinist, and all-around metal maker—invites you behind the scenes of his creative forge. From crafting cool metal pieces to sharing crafty tips, his videos are all about the joy of making and learning new skills. Want to gear up? Grab 10% off your first Squarespace site with code FORGE, join the Discord crew, or support on Patreon. Alec’s also dropping links to his favorite camera, lenses, mics and music sources (Epidemic Sound, SoundStripe) so you can kit out your own workshop while backing the show. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    The Core Idea: Finding the Best Separator
    Unleashing the Power of SVMs: Understanding the Kernel Trick and Soft Margin Imagine you're sorting fruits – apples on one side, oranges on the other. Easy, right? Now imagine a more complex task: separating different types of apples based on subtle variations in color and size. This is where Support Vector Machines (SVMs) shine. Specifically, the kernel trick and soft margin concepts within SVMs allow us to tackle even the most intricate classification problems, far beyond simple linear separations. This article will demystify these powerful techniques, making them accessible to both beginners and intermediate machine learning enthusiasts. At its heart, an SVM aims to find the optimal hyperplane that best separates data points into different classes. Think of a hyperplane as a line (in …  ( 9 min )
    IGN: Lost Soul Aside - Official Weapons Trailer
    Lost Soul Aside’s new “Weapons” trailer shows off thrilling, fast-paced combat where you’ll switch between outrageous weapons, mix up combos, and learn enemy patterns to rescue your little sister—and maybe all of humanity. Developed by Ultizero Games, every battle pulses with spectacular visual effects and frantic, high-octane action. Releasing August 29 on PS5 and PC, this is one you don’t want to miss—strap in for a wild ride. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Building an AI-Powered Repository Search with Redis 8 Vector Similarity
    What I Built I created a modern full-stack web application that combines React, Deno, and Redis 8 to deliver AI-powered semantic search capabilities for GitHub repositories. This isn't just another search tool - it's a smart repository discovery platform that understands the meaning behind your queries using vector embeddings and cosine similarity. The application features a sleek React frontend with dark mode support, powered by a robust Deno backend that leverages Redis 8's advanced vector search capabilities. Users can add GitHub repositories to their collection and then search through them using natural language queries that go far beyond simple keyword matching. 🔗 Repository: My Awesome Boilerplate The project showcases a complete implementation of vector similarity search usin…  ( 6 min )
    The CPU's Hidden Language: Decoding Instructions for Ultimate Performance
    Introduction: The Paradox of Added Complexity It sounds like a recipe for inefficiency: the instructions your software painstakingly sends to a processor are not the instructions that the processor actually executes. Instead of acting on them directly, a modern Central Processing Unit (CPU) subjects these commands to a complex, energy-intensive process of translation and decomposition. It's as if you gave a builder a detailed blueprint, only for them to redraw it into a completely different set of plans before picking up a single tool. Why would hardware designers introduce this seemingly redundant layer of complexity? Why not build a processor that simply does what it's told, one instruction at a time? The answer to this question is not just a footnote in a computer engineering textbook…  ( 16 min )
    Here the 3rd part of this series!
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    How I Installed Windows 11 on macOS Using VMware Fusion (Complete Guide)
    Want to run Windows 11 on your Mac? This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to install Windows 11 on macOS using VMware Fusion. From downloading the tools to final setup, everything's explained in simple terms perfect for students, developers, or anyone switching between operating systems. INTRODUCTION Windows is an operating system, and macOS is another. Running Windows on macOS is known as virtualization. This process requires virtualization software like Parallels, VMware, or VirtualBox to run Windows as a guest operating system on your Mac. By the end of this guide, you’ll be confident in downloading and installing an operating system on your Mac with ease. 1.Downloading VMware Fusion 2.Downloading Windows 11 ISO 3.Installing Windows 11 using VMware Fusion 4.Post-installation Setup…  ( 7 min )
    Beyond basic RAG: Building a multi-cycle reasoning engine on SurrealDB
    While this implementation uses Python, the architectural patterns and SurrealDB integration strategies apply to any language with SurrealDB SDK support. Standard Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models are powerful but operate on single shot principle: Retrieve then Generate. This approach often fails when faced with complex multi-faceted queries, providing incomplete answers that lack depth. The core limitation is the absence of a feedback loop. This article introduces the Reflexion RAG Engine, a production-ready system that overcomes these limitations through a multi-cycle, self-correcting architecture powered by SurrealDB. It employs a Multi-LLM strategy for Generation, Evaluation, and Synthesis to iteratively refine answers, ensuring higher accuracy and comprehensiveness. SurrealD…  ( 17 min )
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    Solana begins shipping Seeker mobile device in over 50 countries
    Solana Mobile stands to earn at least $67.5 million from sales of the Seeker, which had pre-orders many times higher than the first-generation device.
    Grayscale adds Wall Street veterans as founder Barry Silbert returns to chair
    Grayscale reappoints founder Barry Silbert as chairman and hires top Wall Street talent as it looks to defend its ETF revenue lead and sharpen its institutional edge.
    GENIUS Act scrutinized for stablecoin yield ban as TradFi tokenization gains steam
    The GENIUS Act’s ban on yield could dampen the appeal of digital dollars, particularly as tokenization efforts in traditional finance gain momentum.
    Verb stock soars 200% after announcing TON treasury plan
    Verb Technology is raising $558 million and rebranding as TON Strategy Co., becoming the first public company to hold Toncoin as a treasury asset.
    Bitcoin price eyes $116K liquidity sweep with ETF comeback in focus
    Bitcoin ETF netflows may be key in gauging market appetite as exchange order-book liquidity puts $116,000 top of the list for bulls.
    Nvidia releases update for 'critical' vulnerabilities in AI stack
    Triton is Nvidia’s open-source inference server designed to optimize AI model deployment, now at the center of newly disclosed security vulnerabilities.
    How fake news and deepfakes power the latest crypto pump-and-dump scams
    Web3 pump-and-dump schemes thrive on hype, anonymity, and unregulated markets; understanding their playbook is key to avoiding costly traps.
    Coinbase turns lobbying efforts to UK in scathing op-ed
    Former UK Chancellor and current Coinbase adviser George Osborne says the UK is falling behind in the cryptocurrency market, particularly when it comes to stablecoins.
    How to use Google Gemini to turn crypto news into trade signals
    Google Gemini could help traders break down the news, track sentiment and turn headlines into actionable crypto trading strategies.
    Price predictions 8/4: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, XLM
    Bitcoin is trying to start a recovery from $112,000, but bears may pose a substantial challenge at $117,000 and then at $120,000.
    CoinDesk owner Bullish eyes $4.2B valuation in IPO backed by BlackRock, ARK
    The digital exchange operator and media company is eyeing an initial public offering of between $28 and $31 per share, regulatory filings show.
    Ethereum unlikely to break $3,800 without stronger institutional demand
    Ethereum faces weak institutional demand and lacks catalysts, keeping ETH price tied to broader altcoin trends and economic uncertainty.
    Why a hacker-turned-CEO believes quantum tech could break Bitcoin
    A cybersecurity expert warns that quantum computing could silently break Bitcoin, stockpiling encrypted data today to crack it in the future.
    DeFi will become the default financial interface
    DeFi promised to rebuild the financial system from the ground up. Moving from early experiments to everyday utility demands an upgrade.
    Bought the $112K dip? 5 signs Bitcoin's bull run is about to return
    A Power of 3 pattern suggests a $126,000 target for Bitcoin after a leverage reset, but BTC price must first flip its immediate resistance level into new support.
    $27 million gone, no private keys exposed: How the BigONE hack happened
    A sophisticated supply chain attack on Seychelles-based crypto exchange BigONE led to a $27 million theft from hot wallets, without exposing private keys.
    Arcadia Finance users reimbursed by DeFi hack insurance
    Nexus Mutual has paid about $250,000 in claims to users hit by July’s $3.5 million Arcadia Finance hack on Base.
    France’s Rassemblement National party backs Bitcoin mining with nuclear energy
    French political party Rassemblement National is reportedly preparing a draft law to mine Bitcoin with surplus nuclear energy.
    Hyperliquid reimburses $2M to crypto traders after API outage
    Hyperliquid’s rapid response may boost confidence in decentralized trading platforms, which are gaining market share on centralized exchanges.
    Monero 51% attack disrupted by alleged DDoS attack on Qubic mining pool
    The Qubic mining pool, which is attempting a 51% attack on Monero, is allegedly being hit by a distributed denial-of-service attack linked to the Monero community.
    Stripper index doesn’t apply to Bitcoin, OnlyFans models say
    An analysis of an OnlyFans model’s earnings suggests the so-called stripper index doesn’t hold up when applied to digital adult content and Bitcoin.
    4 countries that let you buy citizenship or a golden visa with crypto
    Citizenship and residency via crypto are now possible in countries like Vanuatu, El Salvador and Portugal, with investment requirements ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
    Pump.fun hits lowest monthly revenue in 2025 as memecoins lose steam
    Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun saw its July revenue plummet to $24.96 million, down 80% from its January peak.
    Crypto funds see $223M outflow, ending 15-week streak as Fed dampens sentiment
    Profit-taking broke a 15-week winning streak of global cryptocurrency ETPs last week after hawkish remarks that followed last week’s US Fed rate decision.
    ECB: Cash is ‘here to stay’ even as digital euro advances
    ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said that a digital euro will not replace physical money but complement it to preserve payment autonomy.
    White House crypto rules bring SEC-CFTC clarity for US crypto firms: Lawyer
    Carving out clear jurisdictions between the SEC and CFTC may ease investor concerns over ambiguous securities laws, as the most pressing regulatory hurdle for mainstream adoption.
    Is BTC repeating path to $75K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
    Bitcoin tries to recover from its trip below $112,000 as BTC price volatility keeps the market in a state of flux.
    Ether ‘mega whales’ continue buying through weekend dip
    Ether “mega whales” continued buying the cryptocurrency, which dipped and began recovering over the weekend.
    BlackRock Bitcoin ETF set for ‘monstrous lead’ with SEC options boost
    BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF will get a boost from the SEC’s decision to raise the limit for options contracts 10-fold, NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro said.
    Bitcoin company Metaplanet kicks off August with first big buy
    Metaplanet scooped up 463 Bitcoin on Monday, making it the first public company to capitalize on the August Bitcoin dip.
    Cardano community approves $71M treasury spend for network upgrades
    Prior to the proposal passing, Cardano's Technical Steering Committee submitted a competing bid and users expressed concern about transparency and accountability.
    $110K support key as Bitcoin enters bear month with a 5% dip: Analyst
    The month of August has historically been a bearish one for Bitcoin, and is already off to a choppy start.
    CFTC starts ‘crypto sprint’ with SEC following White House plans
    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will work with the Securities and Exchange Commission to implement White House crypto recommendations.
    Trump’s crypto-AI tsar David Sacks: AI job loss is ‘overhyped’
    David Sacks says fears that AI will overtake human jobs are overblown, while a recent Microsoft study has flagged the top roles at risk.
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    ChatGPT rockets to 700M weekly users ahead of GPT-5 launch with reasoning superpowers
    ChatGPT reaches 700 million weekly users as OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 with integrated reasoning capabilities in August 2025.  ( 8 min )
    Qwen-Image is a powerful, open source new AI image generator with support for embedded text in English & Chinese
    My initial tests revealed the text and prompt adherence was not noticeably better than Midjourney, the popular proprietary AI image generator  ( 9 min )
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    LINK Rebounds 4% as Chainlink Roll Outs Data Streams for U.S. Equities and ETFs
    Chainlink's new product aims to support the next wave of tokenized real-world assets.
    Blockhain-Based Loans Firm Figure Files Confidential Submission for IPO
    Figure is joining a growing roster of digital asset companies seeking to go public amid booming crypto and stock markets.
    DCG’s Barry Silbert Returns to Grayscale as Chairman Amid IPO Push
    Silbert resigned as Grayscale chairman in 2023 when the asset manager was early in the midst of a legal battle with the New York Attorney General’s office.
    BNB Tops $760 Amid Corporate Adoption and New Binance Features
    BNB's price rose nearly 2% to top $760, driven by a surge in volume and coordinated buying that pushed through technical resistance levels.
    Missing Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Is Recovered in Lugano
    The layers of disappearing stripes creating the illusion of Satoshi, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, that fade into code when viewed head-on had stood on the site since late 2024.
    NEAR Protocol Surges 4% Amid Institutional Activity and Ecosystem Expansion
    NEAR Protocol breaks through key resistance levels as Aurora Labs showcases incubator graduates and Subzero Labs secures $20M funding.
    ATOM Rallies 2% on Bullish Breakout Amid Market Volatility
    Cosmos’ ATOM token posted a strong performance over the past 24 hours, defying broader market uncertainty with decisive upward momentum.
    Coinbase Crypto Momentum Stalls, Valuation Stretches: Cut to Sell at Compass Point
    Compass Point warns of choppy trading, rising competition, and skepticism around stock trading and crypto regulation reforms in 2025.  ( 28 min )
    Crypto Treasuries Expand as Public Companies Make Bold Monday Moves
    BitMine, Verb, and Sequans expand digital asset strategies with major crypto acquisitions, pushing stocks higher.  ( 26 min )
    Crypto Exchange Bullish Seeks to Raise Up to $629M in New York Share Sale
    The company plans to sell 20.3 million ordinary shares at $28-$31 per share.  ( 25 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Jumps 9.7% Over Weekend
    Stellar (XLM) was also a top performer, gaining 3.7% from Friday.  ( 23 min )
    BTC Risks Deeper Slide to $100K, XRP Challenges Corrective Trend
    Bitcoin’s multi-month rally appears to have hit a significant wall, with a confluence of bearish signals emerging across both weekly and daily charts.  ( 30 min )
    Ondo Finance Had a Blockbuster July. Analyst Sees ONDO Exploding Higher in August.
    Ondo Finance’s July moves may fuel an ONDO rally this month, says a popular crypto analyst citing acquisitions, partnerships, and regulatory momentum.  ( 31 min )
    SEC Chief Paul Atkin's Project Crypto Flying Under Radar Amid Market Selloff: Bernstein
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    Tokenization Specialist Centrifuge Appoints Former Goldman Sachs Executive as COO
    Jürgen Blumberg, who spent over two decades at Goldman Sachs, Invesco and BlackRock heading ETF businesses, will focus on bridging DeFi and traditional finance.  ( 27 min )
    Coinbase's Weak Q2 Is a Blip, Not a Breakdown, Says Benchmark
    Weakness in Coinbase stock is a buying opportunity, according to the broker.  ( 26 min )
    DeFi Protocol CrediX Taken Offline After $4.5M Exploit
    CertiK said all the stolen funds were bridged to Ethereum from Sonic.  ( 25 min )
    Bitcoin Tests Support Before Aiming Higher: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Aug. 4, 2025  ( 40 min )
    French MPs Float Plan to Mine Bitcoin With Surplus Nuclear Energy
    The proposal aims to take advantage of surplus energy generated by nuclear power plants, with one MP describing it as a "secure and extremely profitable solution".  ( 25 min )
    Bitcoin and Gold ETFs Combined Break $500B Barrier
    Gold remains dominant, but bitcoin ETFs post 8x growth since US launch, reshaping the ETF landscape.  ( 27 min )
    Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin as Shares Slide, Buys Another $54M
    The Japanese company's purchase takes its total holdings to more than $1.78 billion in value.  ( 25 min )
    Credit Agricole's Asset Servicing Unit Backs Tokenized SME Exchange in Europe
    CACEIS acquired a minority stake in French fintech Kriptown to support tokenized exchange Lise and simplify SME listings.  ( 27 min )
    Binance Opens 'Bitcoin Options Writing' to All Users
    Binance has opened bitcoin options writing to all users, responding to increased retail demand for advanced trading tools.  ( 28 min )
    Coinbase Slides Nearly 20% in Worst Weekly Performance Since September 2024
    Traders are increasingly seeking downside protection in Coinbase options.  ( 26 min )
    Cardano Community Approves $70M Core Dev Budget, Boosting ADA Prospects
    Proposed technical implementations are designed to lead to increased developer activity and new use cases for applications on the network, contributing to demand for ADA, the network’s gas token.  ( 27 min )
    DOGE Rally Stalls at 20-Cents, But Large Holder Activity Flashes Bullish Signs
    The rally was driven by consistent accumulation and large holder activity, with key breakouts at $0.194, $0.196, and $0.198.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Still on Track for $140K This Year, But 2026 Will be Painful: Elliott Wave Expert
    Elliott wave expert suggests a potential BTC peak at around $140K followed by a bear market in 2026.  ( 29 min )
    XRP Surges, Stalls at $3 as Trading Volume Triples on Profit Booking
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    XRP Leads Market Gains, Bitcoin Nears $115K as Trump Tariffs Sour Bullish Crypto Mood
    “The dip was driven by concerns over Trump’s tariff stance and the Fed’s signal that it’s not keen to cut rates soon,” one trader said.  ( 28 min )
    Conflux's CFX Rallies on China Buzz, But Analysts Believe Fundamentals Still Lag
    Despite bullish headlines and China ties, Conflux’s on-chain metrics remain weak even as insiders say Beijing might be warming up to some forms of digital assets.  ( 26 min )
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    These protocols will help AI agents navigate our messy lives
    A growing number of companies are launching AI agents that can do things on your behalf—actions like sending an email, making a document, or editing a database. Initial reviews for these agents have been mixed at best, though, because they struggle to interact with all the different components of our digital lives. Part of the…  ( 28 min )
    The Download: fixing ‘evil’ AI, and the White House’s war on science
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Forcing LLMs to be evil during training can make them nicer in the long run Large language models have recently acquired a reputation for behaving badly. In April, ChatGPT suddenly became an aggressive…  ( 21 min )
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    Learn React and Tailwind CSS for Front End Development
    React and Tailwind CSS are popular tools for frontend web development. If you want to become a frontend developer, learning them are a great place to start. We just published a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you React ...  ( 4 min )
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    Approval Ban On Special Number Plates Still In Force, Says Deputy Transport Minister
    The approval of special number plates being denied is still in force, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. These special number plates include those issued by government agencies, NGOs, and private companies. This was stated in response to a question by Rushdan Rusmi (PN–Padang Besar), who had sought clarification on the guidelines and criteria […] The post Approval Ban On Special Number Plates Still In Force, Says Deputy Transport Minister appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Over A Dozen Malaysian Government Websites Reportedly Breached
    Threat actors have allegedly breached more than a dozen Malaysian government websites and are offering access to the compromised systems for sale on a dark web forum. The post, published over the weekend, lists at least 11 ministries and government agencies affected by the attack, with access to their systems reportedly being sold for US$20,000 […] The post Over A Dozen Malaysian Government Websites Reportedly Breached appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Tecno Pova 7 5G, Pova 7 Ultra 5G To Launch In Malaysia On 8 August
    Following the successful launch of the Pova 7 4G, Tenco Malaysia has revealed that its 5G and the Ultra variation are coming to Malaysia on 8 August. Outside of the digit and name change, the brand boasts that these upcoming handhelds will now include wireless charging as well as other interesting upgrades.  Much like the […] The post Tecno Pova 7 5G, Pova 7 Ultra 5G To Launch In Malaysia On 8 August appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    BNPL Providers Must Conduct Affordability Assessments Under Consumer Credit Act
    According to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service providers will be required to conduct affordability assessments before extending credit. This requirement is part of the upcoming Consumer Credit Act 2025 (CCA), which serves as a regulatory framework for the growing BNPL sector. Amir Hamzah highlights the affordability […] The post BNPL Providers Must Conduct Affordability Assessments Under Consumer Credit Act appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Tesla Model Y Juniper Performance Prototype Spotted In The Wild
    A new prototype of the Model Y has been spotted near Tesla’s engineering headquarters in Palo Alto, Elecktrek reports. From the photos provided, it is speculated that this variant could be a Performance version of the EV, specifically the facelifted “Juniper” model that was introduced this year. This is evident from what appears to be […] The post Tesla Model Y Juniper Performance Prototype Spotted In The Wild appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    First Gen Nintendo Switch And Variants Hit With Price Hike In US
    Nintendo has announced price hikes across the board for everything involving the first generation Switch. This includes all of its variants, as well as its Joy-Con controllers, as well as other products such as the Alarmo. The company first made the announcement late last week, stating that it may also affect Switch 2 accessories and […] The post First Gen Nintendo Switch And Variants Hit With Price Hike In US appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Samsung Chip Business Profits Plummet By Nearly 94%
    Samsung recently posted its second quarter financial earnings and to say that the company’s profits has been abysmal may be underselling it. The Korean tech giant seemingly saw its operating profits drop by 94% since last year. According to CNBC, Samsung’s profits from its chips business went from earning 74.6 trillion Won (~RM225 billion) last […] The post Samsung Chip Business Profits Plummet By Nearly 94% appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Govt Confirms PADU Data To Be Used For RON95 Targeted Subsidy Implementation
    The government will use data from the Central Database Hub (PADU) as the primary reference point for determining eligibility under the upcoming targeted subsidy scheme for RON95 petrol. According to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, the centralised system is expected to improve the precision and fairness of subsidy distribution. By leveraging PADU, […] The post Govt Confirms PADU Data To Be Used For RON95 Targeted Subsidy Implementation appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Xiaomi Malaysia Teases Redmi 15 5G With 7,000 mAh Battery
    Xiaomi Malaysia has teased the imminent arrival of the Redmi 15 5G in the local market. As you’d expect from a teaser, the brand started drip-feeding details from the device’s spec sheet. At the time of writing, the company has shared three items from said spec sheet over the weekend. The first one that was […] The post Xiaomi Malaysia Teases Redmi 15 5G With 7,000 mAh Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Rumour Suggests Perodua Nexis Debuting By The End Of The Year
    There have been rumours and reports that Perodua is finally launching the D66B @ Nexis/Traz by the end of this year. According to Funtastiko, the model, which closely resembles the Toyota Yaris Cross, is in the trial production phase and is expected to make its debut in December this year. According to the reports, the […] The post Rumour Suggests Perodua Nexis Debuting By The End Of The Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    DJI Mini 5 Pro Product Image And Features Leak
    The product image and specification details allegedly belonging to the DJI Mini 5 Pro appear to have made their way onto the internet. The latter, specifically, appears to be a snapshot of a misprinted sheet, which was then shared to the world. The product render of the Mini 5 Pro was first discovered by Drone-Hacks […] The post DJI Mini 5 Pro Product Image And Features Leak appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    LRT3 Might Begin Operations Later Than Expected
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    Mastercard Denies Pressuring Distributors Over NSFW Games; Valve Disagrees
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    vivo Malaysia Confirms V60 Is Coming Soon
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    Samsung Unveils Odyssey G7 G75F 4K Monitor For RM4,399
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    Microsoft To End Support For Windows 11 SE In 2026
    Microsoft has announced that it will officially end support for Windows 11 SE, its lightweight operating system designed to rival Google’s ChromeOS, by October 2026. The company will cease providing software updates, technical assistance, and security patches from that date onwards. Launched in 2021, the platform was introduced as a streamlined version of Windows tailored […] The post Microsoft To End Support For Windows 11 SE In 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Apple Forms “Answers” Team To Create ChatGPT-Like AI Search
    Apple is working on its own AI-based search engine similar to ChatGPT, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This is a notable change from the company’s previous approach to artificial intelligence. Rather than developing its own chatbot, it integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT with Siri. The brand had also dismissed the need for a homegrown […] The post Apple Forms “Answers” Team To Create ChatGPT-Like AI Search appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Singapore LTA: No Plans To Allow Cross-Border e-Hailing Rides
    Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA), via its official Facebook page, has clarified that it has no intention of fully opening up cross-border e-hailing services between Singapore and Malaysia. According to the authority, recent reports from the media are suggesting otherwise. In the post, LTA said that while officials from both countries had met on 1 […] The post Singapore LTA: No Plans To Allow Cross-Border e-Hailing Rides appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

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    Day 13: Advance Git & GitHub for DevOps Engineers
    Git Branching Branching is a fundamental concept in Git that allows you to work on new features or fixes independently from the main codebase. Each project starts with a default branch (usually main or master), and you can create as many additional branches as needed. Once your work is ready, you can merge your branch into another using a pull request. Branches help you safely test changes, build features, and fix issues without disrupting the main project. Git Reset vs Revert Both git reset and git revert help you undo changes in your code, but they serve different purposes: git reset moves the pointer of your branch to a previous state and can modify your commit history (best used in local branches). git revert creates a new commit that undoes the changes from a previous commit, pres…  ( 7 min )
    Learning CS By Building A Computer #0 - An Intro
    Computer science is a huge field, spanning web dev, systems engineering, AI, and more. It’s super easy to dive into high-level stuff like building apps or websites with modern tools and frameworks. But that ease means a lot of people skip the low-level basics. How computers actually work, how code becomes machine instructions, or what’s happening in the hardware. Knowing this stuff, like memory management or how the CPU and OS interact, gives you a deeper edge. You’re not just coding—you understand why things work or break. The industry pushes quick results, and focus on job-ready skills, so the low-level foundations often get ignored. But grasping what we are doing is what makes us a better developer. Your enthusiasm for relearning computer science as a self-taught enthusiast is infectious! Diving deep into the world of computer science is thrilling, but the complexity of how computers work can feel daunting. So, how do we tackle this? How do we unravel the intricate layers of a computer’s inner workings and build a solid understanding from the ground up? But common we are devs; we work with complex systems everyday. Alright, so how are we going to do this? The answer has been right in front of us all along: books. There are countless books we could follow, but I’m going to focus on the one i am reading. "The Elements of Computing Systems" - Noam Nisan and Shimon Schocken. It is a fantastic resource I discovered while browsing the internet. tackling every problem from the ground up in a beautifully clear and engaging way. I’ll soon share updates on my progress with this project, detailing my learnings and celebrating the joy of engineering. Thanks for reading! Note: I am also a beginner, trying to learn. So if you have something for me to learn. Contact Me!  ( 6 min )
    QEMU QAPI Client for Go — Native Code-Gen Straight from QEMU
    Ever glued together socat, raw JSON, and a prayer just to talk to QEMU from Go? I did—until one missing comma killed an overnight CI run. So I bolted a Go backend onto QEMU’s own QAPI generator, and now every VM call is type-safe, fully async, and always in sync with upstream. ➡️ Check out the project on GitHub QEMU already ships a rich JSON interface (QAPI), yet Go developers still end up: Writing raw JSON by hand – easy to mistype, hard to test. Chasing partial wrappers – most cover only “common” commands. Fixing silent schema drift. Fully typed bindings for every command, struct, and enum in qapi-schema.json. Async events & requests via goroutines and channels—no polling loops. Transport helpers for QMP, QGA, serial pipes, TCP, stdio… the lot. Schema-sync guarantee – regenerate on eac…  ( 6 min )
    rpartition in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains split() with a string and byte string. My post explains rsplit() with a string and byte string. My post explains splitlines() with a string and byte string. My post explains partition() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.rpartition() and bytes.rpartition() or bytearray.rpartition() can split a string and byte string respectively at the 1st occurrence of a separator, searching from the right to the left as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is sep(Required-Type:str for str.rpartition() or bytes-like object for bytes.rpartition() and bytearray.rpartition()): It's the separator of the one or more characters to separate a string or byte string. An empt…  ( 6 min )
    partition in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains split() with a string and byte string. My post explains rsplit() with a string and byte string. My post explains splitlines() with a string and byte string. My post explains rpartition() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.partition() and bytes.partition() or bytearray.partition() can split a string and byte string respectively at the 1st occurrence of a separator, searching from the left to the right as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is sep(Required-Type:str for str.partition() or bytes-like object for bytes.partition() and bytearray.partition()): It's the separator of the one or more characters to separate a string or byte string. An empty str…  ( 6 min )
    splitlines in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains split() with a string and byte string. My post explains rsplit() with a string and byte string. My post explains partition() with a string and byte string. My post explains rpartition() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.splitlines() and bytes.splitlines() or bytearray.splitlines() can split a string and byte string respectively at one or more line boundaries as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is keepends(Optional-Default:False-Type:bool). *If keepends is True, one or more line boundaries are included otherwise they aren't included. These below are line boundaries: \n Line Feed \r Carriage Return \r\n Carriage Return + Line Feed \v…  ( 7 min )
    How to Setup Bluetooth in Arch Linux
    To install and enable Bluetooth on Arch Linux install the following packages sudo pacman -S bluez sudo pacman -S bluez-utils sudo pacman -S blueman If your blueman-manager is not working, Enable and start the Bluetooth service Start the Bluetooth service: sudo systemctl start bluetooth.service If you still cannot connect to the Bluetooth earpiece Try installing pulseaudio-bluetooth package: sudo pacman -S pulseaudio-bluetooth restart PulseAudio with this command: pulseaudio -k You can see if the Bluetooth earpiece is connected on the pulseaudio. This package pulseaudio-bluetoothBluetooth support for PulseAudio For PulseAudio: Ensure that the pulseaudio-bluetooth package is installed. This module is responsible for automatically switching audio output to a connected Bluetooth device. If it's installed but not working, check the /etc/pulse/default.pa file and ensure the following lines are not commented out: load-module module-switch-on-connect If it is commented out, you can uncomment the line or type this on the /etc/pulse/default.pa file and then restart the pulseaudio Restart pulseaudio pulseaudio -k And you can also restart the Bluetooth service: Stop the Bluetooth service: sudo systemctl stop bluetooth.service Remove the Bluetooth cache directory: sudo rm -r /var/lib/bluetooth Start the Bluetooth service again: sudo systemctl start bluetooth.service This will create a new, empty Bluetooth cache.  ( 6 min )
    Pythonista - GIL opcional
    Conheça o "GIL" O GIL e o futuro - agora presente no Python-3.13 em diante. O Python Global Interpreter Lock (GIL)[^GIL] é um mecanismo de sincronização que permite que apenas uma thread execute código Python por vez em um processo. É uma das características mais distintivas e, por vezes, controversas da implementação padrão do Python (CPython). Adaptado do original publicado em: https://www.adrianovieira.eng.br/posts/development/python/python-gil/ O GIL é essencialmente um mutex global que protege o acesso aos objetos Python, Quando uma thread precisa executar código Python, ela deve primeiro adquirir o GIL. O GIL foi criado para resolver problemas de gerenciamento de memória no CPython: Proteção do contador de referências: O Python usa contagem de referências para gerenciamento de memó…  ( 7 min )
    Context Engineering: Building Better AI Agents
    If you've been building with LLMs for a while, you've probably experienced that moment when the model feels like it's more of a hindrance than a help. Worsening quality of answers, constant reminders to start a new chat window, and constraints that continually get forgotten. These are all symptoms of what happens when the models context starts to get too polluted. When building ai agents these problems can be the difference between having a reliable production ready agent and having a system that works great in your local tests but breaks in production. To bridge this gap and have a consistently reliable agentic system, you need to know how to effectively manage context. This is where context engineering comes into play and is essential for reliable agent building at scale. Before we dive …  ( 9 min )
    LeetCode 1: Two Sum (C#)
    LeetCode 1: Two Sum Problem: Given an array of integers nums and an integer target, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to target. You may assume that each input would have exactly one solution, and you may not use the same element twice. You can return the answer in any order. public int[] TwoSum(int[] numbers, int targetSum) { var numberToIndex = new Dictionary(); for (int currentIndex = 0; currentIndex < numbers.Length; currentIndex++) { int currentNumber = numbers[currentIndex]; int requiredNumber = targetSum - currentNumber; if (numberToIndex.ContainsKey(requiredNumber)) { return new int[] { numberToIndex[requiredNumber], currentIndex }; } if (!numberToIndex.ContainsKey(currentNumber)) { numberToIndex[currentNumber] = currentIndex; } } throw new InvalidOperationException("No solution exists for the given input."); } Instead of checking every pair with a nested loop, we can use a dictionary to remember the numbers we’ve seen as we scan the array, storing the value and its index. We loop through each number, and subtract it from the target. If the result exists in the Dictionary, we know we've found our two numbers and can return the indexes of these numbers. But wait how does result = target - currentNumber give us the two numbers? Well, because if we can't find a match we still add the currentNumber to the Dictionary, so we keep a record we've seen that number somewhere in the array. Target is 20; result = 20 - 7 = 13 index of 13 and index of currentNumber and Bingo we have our two numbers. Well, simply because all paths in a code base need to return a result. However, instead of returning [0,0] which is wrong, we throw an exception to show we've handled all paths, but wasn't a valid outcome.  ( 6 min )
    rsplit in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains split() with a string and byte string. My post explains splitlines() with a string and byte string. My post explains partition() with a string and byte string. My post explains rpartition() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.rsplit() and bytes.rsplit() or bytearray.rsplit() can split a string and byte string respectively from the right to the left as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is sep(Optional-Default:None-Type:str for str.rsplit(), bytes-like object for bytes.rsplit() and bytearray.rsplit() or NoneType): It's the delimiter of the one or more characters to delimit a string or byte string. An empty string or byte string cannot be set. The 2nd…  ( 8 min )
    split in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains rsplit() with a string and byte string. My post explains splitlines() with a string and byte string. My post explains partition() with a string and byte string. My post explains rpartition() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.split() and bytes.split() or bytearray.split() can split a string and byte string respectively from the left to the right as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is sep(Optional-Default:None-Type:str for str.split(), bytes-like object for bytes.split() and bytearray.split() or NoneType): It's the delimiter of the one or more characters to delimit a string or byte string. An empty string or byte string cannot be set. The 2nd argu…  ( 7 min )
    rindex in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains count() with a string and byte string. My post explains find() with a string and byte string. My post explains rfind() with a string and byte string. My post explains index() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.rindex() and bytes.rindex() or bytearray.rindex() can find the 1st substring and byte substring respectively, searching from the right to the left to return the index (with error if the substring and byte substring respectively aren't found) as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is sub(Required-Type:str for str.rindex() or bytes-like object for bytes.rindex() and bytearray.rindex()): It's the substring or byte substring of zero or more charac…  ( 6 min )
    POSTGRESQL INSTALLATION MADE EASY ON LINUX SERVERS
    STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON INSTALLATION OF PostgreSQL ON A LINUX SERVER. INTRODUCTION PostgreSQL has overtaken the database system and learning how to install it is an essential skill as it is used in various web applications and data driven applications. In this article we will learn how to install PostgreSQL on a Linux server hosted by Microsoft Azure. This tutorial will include creating a virtual Linux computer, connecting it using SSH with Gitbash and installing PostgreSQL. A Microsoft Azure account. Go to https://portal.azure.com In the search bar, type Virtual machines Click + Add > Virtual machine Fill in the form: Name: student1 Region: Choose the closest location Image: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Size: Standard B1s (or any small size) Authentication Type: SSH public key Username: e.g., student Click Review + Create Click Create Important: Save your private SSH key, you’ll need it to connect to the VM. Go to the virtual computer and copy the IP address. ssh ssh -i /path/to/your/student1 student@IP address Once you are logged into the server enter the following commands. sudo apt update STEP 4: Check PostgreSQL status. Run the following command; sudo systemctl status postgresql (https://www.cherryservers.com/v3/assets/blog/2021-10-08/01.png) Run the following commands; sudo systemctl start postgresql STEP 6: Swith to PostgreSQL user. Run the command; sudo -i -u postgres psql Inside the psql shell you can create a database; \l -- to list databases \!q -- to exit exit (https://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Connect-PostgreSQL-Database.png) Your PostgreSQL is now succesfully installed onto your virtual Linux server. (https://github.com/Njeri-Kimaru/dbeaver/blob/main/Screenshot%202025-08-04%20005330.png)  ( 6 min )
    index in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains count() with a string and byte string. My post explains find() with a string and byte string. My post explains rfind() with a string and byte string. My post explains rindex() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.index() and bytes.index() or bytearray.index() can find the 1st substring and byte substring respectively, searching from the left to the right to return the index (with error if the substring and byte substring respectively aren't found) as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is sub(Required-Type:str for str.index() or bytes-like object for bytes.index() and bytearray.index()): It's the substring or byte substring of zero or more characters.…  ( 6 min )
    IGN: Lost Soul Aside - Official Weapons Trailer
    Lost Soul Aside just dropped its new “Weapons” trailer, giving us a front-row seat to jaw-dropping action as you swap gear, chain together wild combos, and learn enemy patterns to save your sister (and humanity) in epic, visually stunning battles. Lock in August 29 on your calendar—this adrenaline-fueled RPG blasts onto PS5 and PC, and you won’t want to miss it. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - Official PS5 Closed Beta Announcement Trailer
    Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Closed Beta Incoming Get ready to brawl with your favorite Marvel icons in this fast-paced fighter from ARC System Works! The PS5 Closed Beta (Sept. 5–7) lets you duke it out online as six playable characters—think Spider-Man, Iron Man, Storm, Dr. Doom and more—complete with spectator mode and a training tutorial to sharpen your skills. The full game is heading to PS5 and PC, but if you’ve got a PlayStation 5, jump into the exclusive closed beta for a sneak peek at the action! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Invincible VS - Official Omni-Man Gameplay Trailer
    Invincible VS is a new fighting game spinoff from Robert Kirkman’s Invincible universe, pitting fan-favorites like Invincible, Atom Eve, Battle Beast—and the freshly announced Omni-Man—against each other in gore-soaked brawls. Expect bone-crushing combos, carnage, and over-the-top action that stays true to the show’s brutal spirit. Rolling out in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), Invincible VS promises to be the ultimate pit-fight for fans craving next-level comic-book violence. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    rfind in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains count() with a string and byte string. My post explains find() with a string and byte string. My post explains index() with a string and byte string. My post explains rindex() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.rfind() and bytes.rfind or bytearray.rfind() can find the 1st substring and byte substring respectively, searching from the right to the left to return the index (without error even if the substring and byte substring respectively aren't found) as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is sub(Required-Type:str for str.rfind() or bytes-like object for bytes.rfind() and bytearray.rfind()): It's the substring or byte substring of zero or more chara…  ( 6 min )
    Installing and setting up PostgreSQL on a Linux server
    Step 1: Updating the system You should update your server packages to ensure all existing packages are up to date. This can be done by running the commands: Step 2: Installing PostgreSQL The following commands are run when installing PostgreSQL and its necessary packages: Step 3: Verifying the installation. The PostgreSQL service should start automatically after complete installation. The following commands are used to verify the installation. Sudo systemctl status PostgreSQL Step 4: Accessing the PostgreSQL shell Sudo -I -u postgres Step 5: Creating a new user and Database To create a new user, the following command is used: Step 6: Secure your installation with a firewall Enable a firewall like ufw on ubuntu to restrict external access. You must first open the default PostgreSQL port, 5432 to allow remote connections. Sudo ufw allow 5432/tcp End. You have now successfully installed and setup PostgreSQL on your Linux server. You have created a user and a database, and secured the connection.  ( 5 min )
    Efficient Concurrency in Go Using select
    In the Go programming language, Goroutines and Channels are essential concepts in concurrent programming. They help solve various problems related to concurrency. This article focuses on select, which serves as a bridge for coordinating multiple channels. select What is select select is a control structure in Go used to choose an executable operation among multiple communication operations. It coordinates read and write operations on multiple channels, enabling non-blocking data transmission, synchronization, and control across several channels. select The select statement in Go provides a mechanism for multiplexing channels. It allows us to wait for and handle messages on multiple channels. Compared to simply using a for loop to iterate over channels, select is a more effic…  ( 10 min )
    find in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains count() with a string and byte string. My post explains rfind() with a string and byte string. My post explains index() with a string and byte string. My post explains rindex() with a string and byte string. My post explains encode() and decode() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. str.find() and bytes.find() or bytearray.find() can find the 1st substring and byte substring respectively, searching from the left to the right to return the index (without error even if the substring and byte substring respectively aren't found) as shown below: *Memos: The 1st argument is sub(Required-Type:str for str.find() or bytes-like object for bytes.find() and bytearray.find()): It's the substring or byte substring of zero or more characte…  ( 6 min )
    Java Records Constructor Validation: Beyond the Boilerplate
    Java Records, finalized in Java 17, provide a concise way to create immutable data carriers. But what happens when your clean Record needs to validate its data? Suddenly, that elegant one-liner becomes a validation challenge. Let me show you three approaches to Record validation I've encountered in production code, and why I ended up building a new solution. Consider this simple user registration scenario: public record User(String name, String email, int age) {} Clean, right? But in production, you need validation: Name: 2-50 characters, not null or empty Email: valid format, not null Age: 0-120, reasonable range Suddenly, your elegant Record isn't so simple anymore. The most straightforward approach is manual validation in the compact constructor: public record User(String name, String …  ( 8 min )
    Leet Code Solutions / Explanations
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    A Promising Automation Idea? #28
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    Why RuneScape Private Servers Are Still Growing in 2025
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    Lessons Learned @ MLH Fellowship - Production Engineering Track
    As a University student with only a barebones understanding of fullstack development, I've always relied on managed platforms like vercel or netlify to help deploy my projects. And while I've always been curious as to how CI/CD works, the opportunity to learn never really presented itself. At least, not until recently. 7 weeks ago, I started my journey in this summer's cohort in the Production Engineering track @ MLH and I've learned so much since then. Big thanks to DigitalOcean and MLH for the VPS! Manual Deployment For the first time ever, I got to deploy a web application on my own server! MLH provided all of us in the program with a VPS to deploy a web application (built using flask), which I helped build in the first week of the program. Run and detach the web server th…  ( 6 min )
    Maximize Storage with Smart WMS Tools
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    Mission 9: Navigating Outcomes Part One
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    Convert HTML Tables to CSV Instantly — Free, Fast, and Online
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    IGN: Lost Soul Aside - Official Weapons Trailer
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    IGN: Street Fighter 6 - Official C. Viper Teaser Trailer
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    The Future of Machine Learning: Why CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and TPUs Are Essential for AI Success
    As we stand on the brink of technological innovation, the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware are transforming the landscape of machine learning (ML) performance. The efficiency and capabilities of processors have become paramount in harnessing the full potential of AI, making it possible to tackle increasingly complex problems with unprecedented speed and accuracy. This article delves into four key types of AI hardware: Central Processing Units (CPUs), Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), Neural Processing Units (NPUs), and Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). Each plays an essential role in the computation used for training models, executing algorithms, and deploying AI applications. By exploring the strengths and weaknesses of these processors, we aim to provide an insig…  ( 17 min )
    Hook Studio
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    From Zero to Global in 5 Minutes: How I Deployed My React AI App with EdgeOne Pages
    Hey Dev community! We've all been there. You've just finished coding a project you're proud of. The UI is slick, the logic is solid, and it's running perfectly on localhost. Now comes the part that can often be a chore: deployment. Setting up servers, configuring build pipelines, managing SSL certificates... it can be a real momentum killer. For my latest project, Foundry.AI, an AI-powered branding tool built with React, I wanted to find a deployment solution that was as fast and modern as the app itself. I decided to try Tencent Cloud's EdgeOne Pages, and I was genuinely blown away by how incredibly smooth and easy the process was. Today, I want to walk you through how I took my React application from a GitHub repository to a live, globally-accelerated URL in literally under 5 minutes. Th…  ( 7 min )
    This $1 Course Helped Me Launch a Micro SaaS in 10 Days
    ✅ Built my MVP in a weekend If you’ve been lurking on Hacker News, Dev.to, or Indie Hackers waiting for the “right time” to build your startup… The time is now. In 2026, building a profitable Micro SaaS is easier than ever—and you don’t need VC money, a big dev team, or even to write much code. This post breaks down how I used a $1 course to launch my first Micro SaaS using nothing but AI tools, no-code platforms, and automation workflows—all in under 10 days. 👉 Check out the full course here Micro SaaS is trending because it's: Low-risk (cheap stack, solo-friendly) Highly profitable (recurring revenue + tiny churn) Easy to validate (find a pain point, build 1 feature) Scalable without VC funding In 2026, more developers are quitting traditional dev jobs to run tiny automated SaaS busines…  ( 8 min )
    Basic Exception Handling in Java Spring
    Overview In this post, we’re going to talk about what exceptions are and how to handle errors in a Java project using @ControllerAdvice. We’ll go over creating custom exceptions and sending back the right HTTP status codes. By the end, your API will be easier to maintain, more reliable, and give your users clearer error messages. Let’s start with the basics: what’s an exception? Trying to access a file that doesn’t exist. Dividing by zero. Our always friend, NullPointerException. When an exception occurs: Java creates an exception object with details about the error. The regular flow of the application stops. Java tries to find a matching handler to deal with the exception. There are two main types of exceptions: Checked exceptions → Must be either caught or declared (e.g., IOException).…  ( 6 min )
    Veo 3 now available in Gemini Pro
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    AWS Cloud Path Week 16: AWS Networking Workshop Part 6 (Final) -Understanding AWS Gateway Load Balancer
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    Why You Shouldn’t Define a Component Inside Another Component in React
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    Kubernetes Ingress Playlist Part 1 - Understanding Ingress Controllers
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    Java Inheritance
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    Turn History PDF Books into AI-Ready Q&A Datasets with This Python Tool!
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    LLM Hallucinations: When AI Goes Off the Rails
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    The Beauty of Git: Writing Code Stories
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    Gateway-Oriented Architecture (GOA)
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    Mastering Linear Search: Learn the Essentials of This Core Algorithm
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    How to Install and Set Up PostgreSQL on a Linux Server
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    Linus revolutionizes ☀️
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    Arquitetura Orientada a Gateways (GOA — Gateway-Oriented Architecture)
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    Zero-Downtime Architecture for Enterprise Systems: A Practical Guide to Always-On Services
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    Testing Cognito secured AWS API Gateways with AWS Custom Resources
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    IGN: Lost Soul Aside - Official Weapons Trailer
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    IGN: Invincible VS High-Level Gameplay | EVO 2025
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    IGN: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection - Developer Interview | EVO 2025
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    Cyclic Dependency in a Microservice Architecture
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    "Why I Start My Tuesdays with These 3-Minute Prayers (Even as a Developer)"
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    Top 10 Agentic AI Tools for Developers to Speed Up Coding
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    Adding SMTP Email Notifications to FastAPI Using smtplib and Environment Variables
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    Mock Interview Questions :
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    NuPack v17.2 released
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    tips to solve errors/bugs
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    tips to not break production
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    Running a Go Echo Web App on AWS Lambda (Serverless) with Minimal Changes
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    The Importance of Exoskeletons in Medical Rehabilitation and Mobility for the Disabled
    In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, exoskeletons have emerged as a groundbreaking solution for enhancing mobility and rehabilitation for individuals with physical disabilities. These wearable, robotic devices are designed to support or mimic human movement, offering renewed independence and functionality to those affected by spinal cord injuries, stroke, muscular dystrophy, or age-related conditions. As the global population ages and the need for inclusive healthcare grows, exoskeletons are proving to be a vital tool in transforming rehabilitation therapy and improving quality of life. Exoskeletons work by combining advanced actuators, sensors, and control systems to assist users in performing walking, standing, or lifting motions that might otherwise be impossible. For p…  ( 6 min )
    Why .env and .env.local Files Are Crucial in Modern Development Projects
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    The Science Behind Nuclear Bombs: How the Most Powerful Weapons on Earth Work
    Introduction Nuclear bombs are among the most powerful and destructive technologies ever created. Capable of annihilating entire cities in seconds, their existence has shaped the course of history and global politics since World War II. But behind their unimaginable force lies a deep well of physics, from atomic structure to chain reactions and nuclear fusion. This article explores how nuclear bombs work, the science that powers them, and the difference between their main types. At their core, nuclear bombs release energy stored in the nuclei of atoms, the tiny centers of matter that contain protons and neutrons. This energy comes from either splitting heavy atoms apart (called fission) or fusing light atoms together (called fusion). In both cases, the process converts a small amount of …  ( 7 min )
    Toward a Smarter Future: Why Guyana Needs Sector-Specific ICT Training
    As the world advances technologically (and Guyana along with it), it is imperative that development does not happen in silos. Every sector, whether it be agriculture, education, health, governance, or others, relies on technology to grow, connect, and deliver. But for effective digital transformation to truly succeed in Guyana, I believe we need more than scattered projects and isolated initiatives. We need a unified national strategy, a National Digital Development Agenda. This agenda would serve as a cross-sector plan that unifies ministries, agencies, and communities under one shared vision for digital progress. While it is true that, recently, there has been a large push toward ICT and technical fields as a whole, and that this has had a positive effect on creating a more technically f…  ( 8 min )
    Timeshift for Linux (System Restore)
    https://github.com/linuxmint/timeshift Timeshift for Linux is an application that provides functionality similar to the System Restore feature in Windows and the Time Machine tool in Mac OS. Timeshift protects your system by taking incremental snapshots of the file system at regular intervals. These snapshots can be restored at a later date to undo all changes to the system. Timeshift is designed to be flexible. When you configure a new backup location, it doesn't just dump all the files in the root of the drive. It creates a dedicated folder structure that is unique to the operating system it's backing up. This is what makes it safe to use a single external drive for multiple systems. Timeshift's Magic: Timeshift is smart enough to see that the timeshift directory already exists on the drive. It will then create a new subdirectory inside of it to store the backups for the second computer. For example, your external drive's folder structure will look something like this: Timeshift-Backup/timeshift/ The hostname1 and hostname2 folders are created automatically by Timeshift to separate the backups for each machine. This ensures there are no file conflicts or overwrites. Create the First Snapshot: After configuration, create your first snapshot on Computer 2.  ( 5 min )
    Building a Data Mart in Amazon Redshift: A Practical Guide
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    Most of Us Hate Writing Meta Tags. So I Built a Tool to Fix It.
    As developers, we love to build. We love solving complex problems with elegant code. What we don't always love is the "other stuff" that comes with shipping a project—like SEO. And let's face it, manually writing a dozen meta tags for every single page is tedious, repetitive, and easy to get wrong. I can't count the number of times I've launched a personal project, shared it on Twitter, and been greeted by a blank, ugly link preview. Why? Because I forgot to add the right Open Graph or Twitter Card tags. It’s a small detail, but it makes your project look unprofessional. This exact frustration is what led me to build a simple solution. Before I show you the solution, let me briefly introduce the project it's a part of. ToolsFo.site is my personal collection of over 30 free, client-side too…  ( 6 min )
    Stop the Debate: **When to Use `FC` vs Inferred Arrow Functions in React + TypeScript**
    When to Use FC vs Inferred Arrow Functions in React + TypeScript Turning a two‑line snippet into a masterclass on generics, JSX.Element return types, and bundle hygiene. Style Snippet Pros Cons Inferred Arrow export const GifList = ({ gifs }: Props) => … 🧬 TypeScript infers props; slimmer bundle; flexible return type Must annotate return type yourself if you care; no built‑in children FC export const GifList: FC = ({ gifs }) => … Auto‑adds children, propTypes, defaultProps; readable to TS newcomers Adds an extra import + generic; can hide implicit children; historically caused undefined JSX return edge cases interface Gif { id: string; url: string; title: string; width: number; height: number; } interface Props { gifs: Gif[]; } export con…  ( 7 min )
    The World’s Most Blessed Hour: What the Qur’an, AI, and Steve Jobs Reveal About Peak Human Performance
    Have you ever wondered if there’s a specific time in the day when your mind, body, and soul are aligned in perfect harmony? A time when spiritual energy is highest, mental clarity is unmatched, and breakthroughs—both divine and intellectual—are waiting to happen? This might sound like spiritual fiction, but what if I told you that: The Qur’an refers to this time as the most “blessed” of all hours. Coincidence? Or is there a deeper, universal pattern at play—one that religion, science, and success have all quietly agreed upon for centuries? The MIT Breakthrough That Shocked the Scientific Community Their key finding? There exists a specific 90-minute time window early in the morning when the brain’s performance increases by over 340% across parameters like memory, problem-solving, focus, an…  ( 9 min )
    Dart Lesson 5: function base - the smallest unit of code reuse
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    I Wasted a Day on My AI's Bad Idea, And It Was Worth It
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    Problem of using GitHub Co-pilot
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    Title: The Mind-Bending Reality of the Self: How Our Brain Creates Our Identity
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    How to Use NLP to Extract Business Insights from Chat Data
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    Base Takes Solana's Crown in Token Creation as Coinbase's 'SocialFi' Ignites Zora Boom
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    Where is Satoshi Nakamoto? Statue Honouring the Bitcoin Creator Gets Stolen in Lugano
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    UK Regulator to Allow Retail Investors Access to Crypto ETNs in October
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    Tesla Signs Billion Dollars Battery Deal With LG Energy Solution
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    OpenAI May Introduce Cheaper “ChatGPT Go” Plan
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    Esports Hotel Suffer Theft From Guests; Ryzen 9800X3D, GeForce RTX 5070 Stolen From PCs
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    Reddit Wants To Be A Go-To Search Engine
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    Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Series Storage And Colour Options Leaked
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    Modular Snip Recorder: A Data Collection Tool for Behavior Cloning (2/2)
    📊 Part 2: After building the data collection tool, I had my neatly packed .npz and .mp4 files. But then came the real question: "Now that I’ve collected the data, how do I make sense of it?" So I set out to build a set of tools that would help me not just review the data — but actually understand it. What came out of that is something I’m really proud of. This tool is all about feeling the data, one sample at a time. The desktop GUI is built with Tkinter and designed to make browsing, filtering, and understanding each entry as intuitive as flipping through photos. Use Prev/Next buttons (or arrow keys) to flip through samples. Apply filters for phases and keys — e.g., only show 'press' events where 'd' was active. It even includes broken or empty samples if you want — great for debugging.…  ( 9 min )
    AWS Cloud Path Week 13: AWS Networking Workshop Part 3 - Security Controls Deep Dive
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    You can find the original version of this article on my website, protsenko.dev.  Hi guys, recently I continued researching malicious dependencies and dependency confusion. This article is inspired by the article from 2024 and raises again concerns about the safety of downloading packages from public repositories without additional controls. The pypi.org allows packages to be removed by author and package name, making them publicly available for registration by anyone. By registering formerly popular packages, attackers could gain many downloads of malicious libraries. This technique is called revival hijacking. In this article, I look for popular removed packages and exploit this vector to download many stub packages. Information about deleted and revived packages can be found in the dedic…  ( 9 min )
    Warum Oreyka in Europa überzeugt: Natürliche Inhaltsstoffe und echte Erfahrungen
    In einer Zeit, in der Konsumentinnen bewusster auf die Zusammensetzung ihrer Hautpflegeprodukte achten, gewinnen Marken, die Transparenz, Qualität und Wirksamkeit vereinen, zunehmend an Bedeutung. Eine dieser Marken ist Oreyka. Doch warum überzeugt Oreyka in Europa – und was sagen echte Kundinnen über ihre Oreyka Erfahrung? Oreyka: Eine Hautpflegemarke mit Vision Warum überzeugt Oreyka in Europa? Natürliche Inhaltsstoffe mit Wirkung In einer Welt voller synthetischer Formeln und aggressiver Wirkstoffe setzt Oreyka auf sanfte, natürliche Inhaltsstoffe, die wissenschaftlich validiert und hautfreundlich sind. Ohne Parabene, ohne unnötige Chemikalien – dafür mit dem Fokus auf reine, effektive Pflege. Echte Erfahrungen statt leere Versprechen Ein zentraler Grund, warum Oreyka in Europa so gut ankommt, sind die echten Erfahrungen von Kund*innen. Zahlreiche Rückmeldungen bestätigen sichtbare Hautverbesserungen – von mehr Feuchtigkeit über ein klareres Hautbild bis hin zu weniger Irritationen. Transparenz & Vertrauensaufbau Oreyka legt großen Wert auf Kundenzufriedenheit und ehrliche Kommunikation. Diese Transparenz sorgt für Vertrauen – ein Faktor, der auf dem europäischen Markt entscheidend ist. Stimmen aus der Community: Echte Oreyka Erfahrungen Fazit: Oreyka überzeugt – aus gutem Grund Neugierig geworden? Entdecken Sie selbst, warum so viele Menschen von ihrer Oreyka Erfahrung überzeugt sind – und starten Sie Ihre eigene Hautpflege-Reise.  ( 6 min )
    Mark Rober: Can You Safely Drink Your Own Pee?
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    IGN: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - Hands-On Impressions | EVO 2025
    Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – Hands-On at EVO 2025 IGN’s Mitchell Saltzman and Will Borger went hands-on with Arc System Works’ newest fighter, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, on PS5 at EVO 2025. Their early impressions highlight the game’s slick animations, high-octane combo potential and unmistakable Marvel style—making it one of the most promising new entries in the fighting genre. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Exploring the Philosophical Impact of AI: ChatGPT's Influence on Human Thought
    Discover how AI like ChatGPT is reshaping our understanding of philosophy and enhancing critical thinking in everyday conversations. The emergence of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT has sparked intriguing discussions about the implications of these technologies on human cognition and creativity. One Reddit user recently expressed a sentiment that resonates with many: "ChatGPT makes you feel like the deepest philosopher that ever lived." This statement encapsulates a growing phenomenon where AI not only assists in generating ideas but also influences the way individuals engage with complex philosophical concepts and critical thinking. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a language model that utilizes deep learning techniques to generate human-like text based on the i…  ( 7 min )
    Setup ESLint and Prettier in Nuxt 4
    In this post, I’ll show you how to use ESLint and Prettier in a Nuxt 4 project, step by step. Follow the @nuxt/eslint documentation if you want more details. Run this command in your project: npx nuxi module add eslint If you’re using TypeScript, make sure to install it too: npm install -D typescript After this, you’ll see: The @nuxt/eslint module added in your nuxt.config.ts. A new eslint.config.mjs file generated for you. // @ts-check import withNuxt from './.nuxt/eslint.config.mjs' export default withNuxt( // Add your custom ESLint config here ) Install the dependencies: npm install -D prettier eslint-config-prettier eslint-plugin-prettier Create a .prettierrc file at the root of your project. Example config: { "semi": false, "singleQuote": true, "tabWidth": 2, "trailingComma": "none", "printWidth": 100 } Then update your eslint.config.mjs to use the Prettier plugin: // @ts-check import withNuxt from './.nuxt/eslint.config.mjs' import eslintPluginPrettierRecommended from 'eslint-plugin-prettier/recommended' export default withNuxt([eslintPluginPrettierRecommended]) Add some scripts in your package.json to make it easy to lint and format your code with one command. { "scripts": { "lint": "eslint .", "lint:fix": "eslint . --fix", "format": "prettier --check .", "format:fix": "prettier --write ." } } To make ESLint and Prettier work properly, set up your editor (like VS Code) with the right settings. Install the ESLint and Prettier extensions, and enable format on save to keep your files clean automatically. If you’re using VS Code, you can create a .vscode/settings.json file like this: { "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode", "editor.formatOnSave": true } Now your Nuxt 4 project has ESLint and Prettier to keep your code clean and consistent. GitHub Repo Thanks for reading! 👋  ( 6 min )
    Building a Full-Stack Chatbot with Next.js + Supabase
    Over the last few days, I’ve been working on a full-stack chatbot project to sharpen my Next.js and Supabase skills, and I finally shipped it! Next.js (App Router) for frontend + server logic Supabase Auth to manage secure user sessions Tailwind CSS for responsive design API Routes to handle real-time chat flow 💬 Key Features: Secure login/signup to maintain private chats Fully responsive chat UI (works great on mobile) Session management, loading indicators, and auth flows Built entirely from scratch, no template It’s a solid foundation, and next up is adding AI capabilities to make the chatbot truly conversational. Live Demo: https:https://chatbot-01-theta.vercel.app/login Would love to hear your thoughts or suggestions. #NextJS #Chatbot #Supabase #TailwindCSS #FullStackDev #FrontendEngineer #UmairArshadDev #BuildInPublic  ( 5 min )
    AI and Staking: Optimizing Validator Performance in 2025
    Key Points of the Article AI Integration in Staking: AI enhances validator uptime by 3.5% through predictive analytics and resource allocation, revolutionizing PoS networks. Market Growth: Staking TVL exceeds $60 billion in 2025, with Ethereum leading at 33.8 million ETH staked, representing 27.6% of supply. Top Platforms: Coinbase, Binance.US, and Kraken dominate, offering AI-optimized tools for higher yields and security. New Projects: Initiatives like StaFi and BSTR Miner incorporate AI for smarter staking, focusing on DeFi and ESG rewards. Future Outlook: Projected CAGR of 15.98% drives market to $2.3 billion by 2033, emphasizing sustainable, AI-driven optimization. Dive into the synergy where artificial intelligence meets blockchain's core security mechanism, transforming staking from…  ( 7 min )
    Scoring 100 on Lighthouse (Performance focused)
    “Why aim for 100? Because Google loves fast websites more than devs love dark mode.” If you also stared at a Lighthouse score of 28 and thought “what kind of shit I had written”, this post is for you. Lighthouse is Google’s brutally honest friend. It audits your site for: Performance SEO Accessibility Best Practices PWA readiness Chrome DevTools Right-click → Inspect → Lighthouse tab → Click “Analyze” Remove unused libraries/imports. Split JS using React.lazy() or next/dynamic Avoid unnecessary animations on load Implement session based caching for less frquently updated data. // import specific parts // bad practice- import radixui from "radix-ui" // good practice import Switch from "@radixui/switch" For manual treeshaking in nextjs- ANALYZE=true npm run build Bigger co…  ( 6 min )
    Symfony Station Communiqué - Stardate: ✦ 25 July 2025 ✦: The Latest Symfony, Drupal, TYPO3, and PHP News!
    Welcome to this week's Symfony Station communiqué. It's your review of the essential news in the Symfony and PHP development communities focusing on protecting democracy. There's good content in all of our categories, so please take your time and enjoy the items most relevant and valuable to you. This is why we publish on Fridays. So you can savor it over your weekend. My opinions will be in bold. And will often involve cursing. Because humans. Especially tech bros. Fuck 'em! I also go on a Drupal rant, so fair warning. Symfony As always, we will start with the official news from Symfony. This week, development focused on the upcoming Symfony 7.4 and 8.0 releases. We added new features such as the ObjectMapperAwareInterface, improved value transformers in JsonStreamer, and enabled loading …  ( 9 min )
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    How we reduced 99.6% in load time of a Tableau Workbook with 112 million string Calcs? Dipti M ・ Aug 1  ( 5 min )
    Join Softek: Build Bold Projects, Earn Equity
    👩🏾‍💻 Softek Is Hiring Open Source Developers – Equity Offered 💼 Softek is calling on passionate, fast-moving developers who want to build real products and earn equity in Africa’s next digital powerhouse. We’re actively building the following projects: Lantasy eBook – A smart eBook platform for immersive learning(https://lnkd.in/g3Wzgq-A) Browsty – Real-time classroom tools 🔗 Link FaceTrack – CCTV attendance + intruder alerts Fashion AI – Personalized fashion recommender (in progress) Who We’re Looking For: Full-stack devs (Django, JS, Docker) WebRTC/HLS/FFmpeg engineers AI/NLP and CV specialists OSS contributors who build fast & clean What You’ll Get: Equity in any project you help build Co-founder status for standout work Long-term access to the Softek roadmap Future paid roles as we scale Send us your GitHub, past work, or intro. We value: Discipline Speed Curiosity Impact Build for equity. Build for mastery. Build Softek. Apply here: techkid3692@gmail.com #Softek #DeveloperCall #OpenSourceAfrica #EquityForCode #StartupHiring #TechWithPurpose #JoinSoftek  ( 5 min )
    javascript30 journey - day 1
    The first lesson on Javascript30 is building a drum kit, its a really fun project, here's a summary of how it works. First we need to created nine(9) divs to represent all the sounds present. The sounds are all different, each div represents a sound, to actually play the sound we need to create 9 audio elements. One important thing in the div elements is the addition of custom attribute using the 'data-' attribute . In this project we added the KeyboardEvent.code value of every letter as an attribute to it. After creating the all HTML elements and styling with CSS, the major task is the functionality: for the Javascript code, three(3) main functions are needed: The first function is the playsound function. The second is the addTransition function. Then the removeTransition function. The playSound function will be a callback function in the keydown event listener. The addTransition function adds the class "playing" to any div that was clicked to give it that nice quick bouncy transition. The removeTransition function as the name states removes the transition on any clicked element by removing the class "playing". Its passed as a callback function to the "transitionend" event listener. After creating all three(3) functions we'll create the keydown event which calls the playsound function . that's all guys, you've successfully created a drumkit. wesbos for creating such an amazing resource. javascript30 to join me in sharpening your javascript skills. ✌️  ( 6 min )
    Is the Metaverse Dead? Why 2025 Marks a Sustainable Growth Phase
    Key Points of the Article Market Resilience: Despite hype fatigue, the metaverse market surges to $1.27 trillion in 2025, signaling maturation over speculation. Evolving Narratives: From failed promises to practical integrations in gaming, work, and education, proving the concept's quiet revival. Key Projects: Platforms like Somnium Space and Axie Infinity drive innovation, with upcoming ventures focusing on AI and interoperability. User Engagement Stats: Over 700 million monthly active users highlight sustained interest, bolstered by VR/AR advancements. Future Outlook: A projected 46.4% CAGR to 2030 underscores sustainable growth, emphasizing utility and community building. Whispers of demise echo through digital corridors, yet beneath the surface, a vibrant ecosystem pulses with renewed …  ( 7 min )
    Can everyone post the four best pictures they've ever generated
    Explore how AI-driven image generation empowers creators to produce stunning visuals and reshape the art landscape. In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative art, the ability to create stunning visual content through advanced prompting techniques has become a hot topic among enthusiasts and professionals alike. A recent Reddit post sparked a conversation about the best images generated using these techniques, inviting users to showcase their top creations. This article delves into the significance of image generation through AI, the methodologies behind effective prompting, and the implications of this technology in various fields. The advent of AI technologies, particularly in the realm of image generation, has transformed how artists and designers a…  ( 7 min )
    3 Ways To Create Middleware In ASP.NET Core
    Middleware allows us to introduce additional logic before or after executing an HTTP request. You are already using many of the built-in middleware available in the framework. I'm going to show you three approaches to how you can define custom middleware: Check this out 3 Ways To Create Middleware In ASP.NET Core | by Secret Dev | Aug, 2025 | Medium In this article, we’ll be covering three ways to create middleware in ASP.NET Core applications. secret-dev.medium.com  ( 5 min )
    Semantic / AI EAI Platform Proposal
    Hi. I’d like to share some thoughts regarding what could be a Semantic / AI enabled Business Integration / Enterprise Application Integration platform. I’m currently looking for advice on the frameworks, techniques and patterns used for the implementation. Particularly in a custom way to encode embeddings, enabling GenAI / MCP custom interactions. Application Service SRS Draft Implementation Roadmap: Original document: https://github.com/sebxama/sebxama/raw/refs/heads/main/ApplicationService.pdf Implementation Roadmap (Work In Progress, needs cleanup): https://github.com/sebxama/sebxama/raw/refs/heads/main/RoadmapDetail1.4.pdf https://github.com/sebxama/sebxama/raw/refs/heads/main/RoadmapDetail3.0.pdf https://github.com/sebxama/sebxama/raw/refs/heads/main/RoadmapDetail3.1.pdf https://github.com/sebxama/sebxama/raw/refs/heads/main/RoadmapDetail3.2.pdf Thanks in advance, https://sebxama.blogspot.com https://github.com/sebxama/sebxama  ( 5 min )
    Is this guy using Chat GPT to talk to me?!
    Exploring how conversational AI blurs the lines of human interaction and reshapes our everyday communication experiences. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly conversational agents like ChatGPT, has sparked a myriad of discussions about their implications in everyday communication. A recent Reddit post raises a compelling question: "Is this guy using Chat GPT to talk to me?!" This inquiry not only reflects a growing curiosity about AI's role in personal interactions but also highlights the broader societal implications of AI in communication. Conversational AI refers to technologies that enable machines to engage in dialogue with humans. This includes chatbots and virtual assistants that can understand and respond to natural language. ChatGPT, developed…  ( 7 min )
    I asked Chat to show me what my cat would look like as a person.
    Discover how AI transforms our creative ideas into visual art, bringing our beloved pets to life in unexpected ways. In a fascinating intersection of technology and creativity, a Reddit user recently shared an amusing experience where they asked an AI chatbot to visualize what their beloved cat would look like as a human. This playful inquiry not only highlights the capabilities of artificial intelligence in generating images but also reflects broader trends in how we engage with technology to enhance our personal lives and express our creativity. Artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of image generation, has made significant strides in recent years. Tools like DALL-E and Midjourney utilize advanced algorithms to create images based on textual prompts. These AI systems are tr…  ( 7 min )
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    Comprehensive Tutorial on Data Importing in R Dipti M ・ Jun 17 #ai #datascience #analytics #programming  ( 5 min )
    🚀 I finally built my first project on Electron Js: A Draggable Floating Webcam for Creators.
    Recently, I started a new job where one of the requirements was working with Electron.js — a framework I hadn’t touched before. Coming from a web development background (React, TypeScript, etc.), the idea of building desktop apps with web technologies felt both exciting and a bit daunting. To speed up my learning and get comfortable with Electron’s ecosystem, I decided to build a side project: a floating, draggable webcam overlay for creators. 🎥Floating Webcam — A Lightweight Camera Overlay App If you’ve ever recorded tutorials, walkthroughs, or gameplay, you know how tedious it can be to position and overlay your webcam footage during post-production. I wanted to eliminate that step entirely. So I built Floating Webcam, a minimal desktop tool that lets you keep your webcam feed on top …  ( 7 min )
    Serverless Cost Tracker – Stay Alert. Stay Efficient.
    One Lambda function. Logs AWS cost logs daily and gives instant alerts. With Beautiful Dashboards. Serverless Cost Intelligence —a project I built from scratch using Serverless AWS tools to automate cost tracking like never before. Alright, enough with the theory; let's build this intelligence system from scratch. Even a beginner can follow these instructions. I have attached screenshots for everything we are going to build. 🚀 Tech Stack & AWS Services Used AWS Lambda – For running backend logic to fetch cost data automatically Amazon CloudWatch Logs – To log the cost data and debug if needed AWS Cost Explorer API – To fetch cost and usage details programmatically Amazon SNS – For optional cost alerts/notifications Amazon S3 – For storing logs or future data exports Amazon EventBridge – T…  ( 10 min )
    Document Your JavaScript Code Like a Pro with JSDoc
    In modern JavaScript development, clear inline documentation is essential. JSDoc provides a structured approach to annotating code which greatly improves maintainability and understanding. By using JSDoc comments (/** ... */), we can describe each function’s purpose, inputs, and outputs. Below, we define common data types and document key functions (with @param, @returns, and @example tags) so that developers can easily understand how the blog app works. /** * @typedef {Object} Post * @property {string} id - Unique identifier of the post. * @property {string} title - The title of the post. * @property {string} content - Full content of the post. * @property {string} author - The author of the post. * @property {Date} createdAt - Timestamp of when the post was created. * @property …  ( 11 min )
    Repocks: Enable RAG from In-Repo Documentation
    Background: The Rise of “Context Engineering” Recently, Vibe Coding has been gaining traction, popularizing a development experience centered around AI assistants. In this workflow, it's common to consolidate prompt instructions and development guidelines into a CLAUDE.md or similar file, which is then read by the AI model. As a result, feeding information effectively to AI has become increasingly important. A new concept called Context Engineering is emerging as a successor to Prompt Engineering: However, this approach has its challenges. Bundling all critical project knowledge into a CLAUDE.md file can quickly exceed the model's context window and lead to degraded output quality. To solve this, I wondered if it would be possible to build a lightweight, project-local RAG (Retrieval-Augm…  ( 7 min )
    The AI Revolution Isn't Just Text: 3 Game-Changing Trends to Watch in 2025
    We've all been amazed by ChatGPT and Midjourney, but the future of AI is evolving at lightning speed. Here’s a look at what's coming next. Hey everyone, and welcome to my first blog post! If you're in tech, your world has probably been turned upside down by AI in the last couple of years. We've gone from simple chatbots to powerful Large Language Models (LLMs) that can write code, essays, and poetry. But if you think that's the peak, you're in for a surprise. The real revolution is just getting started. Let's look beyond the hype and explore three mind-blowing AI trends that are shaping our future right now in 2025. What it is: For a long time, AI models were specialists. One understood text, another understood images. Multimodal AI breaks down those walls. These are single models that can…  ( 7 min )
    Unlocking Quantitative Analysis using Python
    We recognise that programming is crucial for automating calculations, managing large datasets, and developing models. Python is a great starting language due to its simplicity and powerful libraries, such as NumPy for numerical computations, Pandas for data manipulation, and Matplotlib for visualisation. So why don’t we check out how they work together? As a problem solver, we know a few things like Basic Statistical Analysis (like calculating Mean and Standard Deviation): import numpy as np returns = [0.01, -0.02, 0.03, 0.015, -0.005] mean_return = np.mean(returns) print(f"Mean Return: {mean_return:.4f}") std_dev = np.std(returns) print(f"Standard Deviation: {std_dev:.4f}") Or maybe consider a situation like using a CSV file: import pandas as pd data = pd.read_csv('stock_data.csv', par…  ( 7 min )
    How I Built an AI System That Actually Measures Developer Impact (And Nearly Lost My Mind)
    Table of Contents The Embarrassing Origin Story What This Thing Actually Does The Architecture (Where Things Got Messy) The Stupid Bugs That Cost Me Days Real Numbers From My Own Usage The Meta Part That Blows My Mind Code That Actually Ships Lessons I Learned The Hard Way What's Next? The Real Talk Look, I'm gonna be honest with you. I was tired of bullshitting my way through interviews. You know the drill. They ask "What impact did you have at your last company?" and you mumble something about "improving system performance" or "enhancing code quality." Meanwhile, the hiring manager's eyes glaze over because they've heard this exact same answer from the last 50 candidates. I needed real numbers. Not the made-up "40% performance improvement" crap we all put on our resumes. I wanted to s…  ( 14 min )
    Did my mother use ChatGPT to write me a text of support on the morning of my divorce?
    Exploring how AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping emotional support and communication in our personal lives. In recent years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT has sparked discussions about their applications in various personal and professional contexts. A recent Reddit post raised an intriguing question: Did a mother use ChatGPT to craft a supportive message for her child on the morning of their divorce? This scenario not only highlights the growing integration of AI in everyday communication but also invites a deeper examination of the implications surrounding emotional support and authenticity in the digital age. AI tools have become increasingly sophisticated, capable of generating text that mimics human writing styles. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is one su…  ( 7 min )
    StackDAG Beta - Week 1 Update (August 2, 2025)
    It’s been one week since StackDAG launched into public beta. Thanks to everyone who’s tried it out and shared feedback so far. Here’s what’s new in Week 1: Fresh Homepage Look - The homepage has been redesigned to better communicate what StackDAG is and how to get started quickly. Security Fixes - A few early security issues were patched. If you ever notice anything off or potentially vulnerable, please don’t hesitate to reach out, as early feedback is incredibly helpful. Custom Node Titles & Descriptions - You can now name and describe individual components within your DAGs, making it easier to organize and document your stacks. New Suggested Component - Railway has been added as a recommended component. You can now include it when building your backend stack. You can recommend even more components or DAG templates if you wish! That’s the power of beta. Bug Fixes & UI Improvements - Thanks to user reports, several minor bugs and UI inconsistencies were resolved. Join the Beta: If you're interested in helping shape the future of StackDAG, now’s the time. You can join the beta at: https://stackdag.pages.dev We also have an active Discord where updates are shared and ideas are discussed: https://discord.gg/VqwqHmg5fn During the beta, all accounts get marked as early testers and will receive early access to upcoming premium features. Thanks again to everyone who's been testing and sharing feedback. More updates are coming soon!  ( 5 min )
    Celebrating Creativity: Odeta Rose at Miami Art Week
    Odeta Rose, renowned for her work across visual art, fashion, literature, and cultural innovation, was a standout presence at Miami Art Week. With a uniquely integrative approach to creativity, she unveiled a new body of work that drew crowds and critical acclaim alike. Her presence underscored not just her artistic prowess but also her role as a cultural ambassador for boundary-breaking expression.  ( 5 min )
    The Game Theorists: Game Theory: FNAF, How to STOP the Mimic... For Good!
    Game Theory dives into Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic to uncover how Sun and Moon are tied to the Mimic—and finally reveals the hidden symbolism in mini-games, a creepy lullaby, and the original animatronic suit that’ll show you the only way to stop the Mimic… for good. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Redis AI Trading Assistant: Real-Time Market Intelligence with Human-Controlled Execution
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. I built an AI-powered Trading Assistant that revolutionizes financial market analysis by combining artificial intelligence with human decision-making. The system leverages Redis 8's real-time capabilities to provide intelligent market screening, pattern detection, and trading suggestions while maintaining complete human control over execution. 🧠 AI Market Screener Simultaneously analyzes 10+ trading pairs across multiple timeframes AI-calculated priority scores based on technical indicators and market conditions Natural language explanations of market opportunities and risks Automatic identification and ranking of the most promising trading setups ⚡ Real-Time Signal Generation Advanced pattern detection: RSI diverge…  ( 8 min )
    Hungover But Still Showed Up #27
    Servus and welcome to Day 27 of building my CRM. Gotta be honest: Today I was pretty hungover – not my most productive state. No big progress to share. But I’m still posting. Because consistency > perfection. Sometimes it's okay to slow down — as long as you keep going. Tomorrow I’ll jump right back into the grind. 🙌 Thanks for sticking with me! **Jonathan (0xj0n1)  ( 5 min )
    Dependency Injection in the JavaScript Ecosystem: Challenges and Benefits
    Have you ever found yourself knee‑deep in a JavaScript app, following a trail of require() calls like breadcrumbs to figure out how everything fits together? One module imports another, that module reaches for a global, and before long you’re chasing references across half your codebase just to test a single component. It’s like cooking a dish where every ingredient is hidden in a different cupboard—you waste half your time hunting instead of actually cooking. That’s precisely the problem dependency injection tries to solve: instead of each class foraging for its own ingredients, you tell a central kitchen what you need, and it hands you the ingredients on a silver platter. The idea isn’t new. In fact, languages like Java and C# bake dependency injection (DI) into their frameworks. Service…  ( 9 min )
    JavaScript на български и с много изрази
    Когато сте въвеждали текст на български език ползвайки кирилска клавиатурна подредба като БДС или фонетична, то навярно сте забелязали, че с тези подредби не може да се въвеждат някои символи като квадратни и къдрави скоби ([] и {}). Разбира се това не е пречка да се ползват кирилските клавиатурни подредби. Неудобство е обаче, ако искате да програмирате на JavaScript ползвайки подобна подредба. Някои биха отбелязали, че не само липсата на квадратни и къдрави скоби би представлявала трудност да се програмира на JavaScript ползвайки Кирилица. Всички ключови думи в този език като function и var са на английски и изискват латински букви за въвеждането им. В този блог пост ще се опитам да разгледам възможно ли е да се програмира на JavaScript без да се превключва на английска клавиатурна подред…  ( 12 min )
    Designing Viral UX/UI That Spreads Itself
    A great product doesn’t just work—it spreads like wildfire. thoughtful UX/UI design. When done right, your design can spark word‑of‑mouth, social shares, and organic growth without spending huge on ads. Here’s a quick look at the core ideas: 1. Focus on One Big Problem Don’t try to do everything at once. Solve your audience’s biggest pain point first. 2. Design for Emotion People share what makes them feel something—joy, surprise, awe, or inspiration. 3. Keep It Simple & Relatable The most viral products (Instagram, Pinterest) started with a single, clear purpose. 4. Add Delight & Fun A playful element—animations, micro‑interactions, or quirky features—makes your product more memorable. 5. Make Sharing Effortless Seamless social integrations and rewarding referrals turn users into promoters. 💡 Bottom line: 📖 Read the full in‑depth guide here: Designing Viral UX/UI That Sells Itself #UXDesign #UIDesign #ProductDesign #Virality #UIUX  ( 5 min )
    Verizon is upping its fees again
    As Verizon raises fees again, customers face new challenges in an already strained financial landscape. Verizon Communications Inc. has announced yet another increase in its customer fees, raising concerns among subscribers who may already be feeling the financial strain of rising costs in various sectors. This fee hike comes despite the company’s previous commitment to a three-year price lock announced in April 2023, which was intended to provide customers with some stability in their billing. As reported, the majority of Verizon customers will see an increase of less than 30 cents, but the implications of this decision extend beyond mere cents and into the broader context of customer satisfaction and market competition in the telecommunications industry. Verizon's fee increase is part of…  ( 7 min )
    Add AI features to your application with Genkit
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    API Security with Access Control: Best Practices for a Safer Backend
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    Fake Hacker Simulation Screen
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    Lightning-Fast Address Matching …Now with a Smart Hybrid (Deterministic + LLM) Engine: A Fun Experiment
    Introduction Data cleaning is never sexy. Every CRM export, vendor feed, or merger spreadsheet comes with "ABC COMPANY LTD." vs "ABC Co. Limited", or "Flat 12B 8/F 25 Main St., HK" vs "25 Main Street, 8th Floor, Central, Hong Kong". "Can we dedupe 1 million addresses with millisecond latency, yet still be right when 'Flat 12B, 8/F' ≈ '8th Floor Flat 12B'?" Yes. Do it deterministically first; ask an LLM only when you are unsure. If you’re new to LLM chatbots, check out my earlier post: Step-by-Step Guide: Write Your First AI Storyteller with Ollama (llama3.2) and Semantic Kernel in C# (Have your Chatbot helper ready before continuing.) Requirement Pure RegEx / Jaccard Pure LLM Hybrid (RegEx + Jaccard ⇒ LLM) CPU / RAM ✔ tiny ✘ tens of GB ✔ tiny → medium (only on the 3 % "hard" cases…  ( 14 min )
    🚀 Stop Manually Setting Up Projects, Try create-launcher CLI
    “Why am I still copy pasting the same setup files again and again?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this after starting yet another web project... You’re not alone — I’ve been there too. So I built something to make project bootstrapping painless. create-launcher A zero-config CLI tool that lets you scaffold modern web projects instantly, with everything pre wired and ready to go. ✅ Interactive CLI with prompts ⚛️ Project templates: React (Vite) Next.js Eleventy (11ty) Vanilla JavaScript & TypeScript 🎨 Tailwind CSS integration (optional) 🧠 TypeScript support 📦 Pick your favorite package manager (npm, yarn, pnpm) 🔌 ESLint pre-configured ⚡ Auto installs everything you need npx create-launcher The CLI walks you through setup, just answer a few prompts, and boom 💥 ⚡ Creating a React + TypeScript + Tailwind project in under 30 seconds As a dev who loves shipping fast, I kept hitting the same roadblocks every time I started a new project - boilerplate, repeated setup, switching between Vite and Next.js, etc. Now, with create-launcher, I can: Start a project in under 15 seconds Have a consistent, clean folder structure Focus on writing code, not configuration 🔗 NPM Package GitHub Repo Templates On (Vue.js, Svelte, Angular etc.) Git init + first commit Prettier integration Optional GitHub Actions CI setup Custom template support I’d love to hear what you think. Let’s make spinning up projects feel exciting again. I'm Pranav Verma, a passionate Full Stack Developer and tech enthusiast exploring the intersection of DevTools, AI, and modern web development. I love building tools that simplify developer workflows and enhance productivity. 📫 Connect with me: 🔗 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter / X 💻 GitHub 🚀 If you liked this project, don’t forget to ⭐ it on GitHub and share it with fellow devs!  ( 6 min )
    Membuat Tombol 'Play' Sederhana dengan WebSocket dan Honojs
    Pada kesempatan ini saya ingin membagikan perjalanan saya menyelami Honojs dengan memanfaatkan websocket untuk komunikasi realtime. Saya sangat menyukai permainan, terutama jenis permainan kompetitif. Salah satu momen yang menarik dalam permainan semacam ini adalah ketika para pemain memasuki sebuah ruangan sebelum memasuki medan kompetisi. Di ruangan tersebut, pemain akan menunggu sampai seluruh tim siap untuk bertanding. Proses ini memerlukan komunikasi realtime antara pemain, di mana teknologi seperti WebSocket dan Honojs dapat digunakan untuk menghubungkan mereka dalam sesi permainan, memastikan bahwa setiap pemain menerima pembaruan status secara langsung. Terinspirasi dari latar belakang diatas, maka saya membuat sebuah 2 halaman yaitu HomePage dan RoomPage. HomePage user bisa membu…  ( 7 min )
    The Essential Guide to Code Commenting: Best Practices, Types, and Documentation.
    When writing code, communication isn’t just between you and the machine, but it’s also between you and other developers (or your future self!). Clear and effective code commenting plays a vital role in making your code understandable, maintainable, and scalable. In this guide, we’ll explore: What code comments are and why they matter Different types of comments: inline vs. block The power of JSDoc for inline documentation How to balance commenting to avoid clutter Advantages of structured documentation over simple comments What Are Code Comments? Code comments are notes written inside your source code to explain what the code does, why certain decisions were made, or how to use a function or module. They don’t affect the program execution but are critical for clarity. Comments help: Other …  ( 7 min )
    Cardemic: Building with Bolt - WLH Challenge
    This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. Cardemic - Learn vocabulary effortlessly! Paste any YouTube link, get unknown words as Tinder-style flashcards, swipe to guess translations, and enjoy mastering new words from content you love! Team Members: Berkay Çit, Nurettin Çoban Project URL: https://devpost.com/software/cardemic Our experience building Cardemic during the World's Largest Hackathon was transformative, particularly with Bolt.new as our development companion. The project leveraged modern web technologies and AI-powered development tools. Bolt.new revolutionized our development process by: Rapid Prototyping: Bolt enabled us to quickly translate our ideas into functional code AI-Assisted Development: The intelligent code suggest…  ( 6 min )
    Why I Built Sounds Social with Meteor.js, React, Tailwind & Bytescale
    When I started building Sounds Social—a music platform where artists can upload and share their tracks—I faced an important decision: Which tech stack should I use to move fast, build something scalable, and deliver a modern user experience? This post explains why I chose Meteor.js for the backend, React for the frontend, Tailwind for styling, and Bytescale for media storage, and why this combination works so well for a project like Sounds Social. Building a music platform isn’t just about uploading audio. It’s about real-time interactions, a smooth user experience, and reliable file handling. Artists expect instant feedback when uploading tracks, and listeners want a responsive UI that feels like a modern app. I needed: Fast development without reinventing the wheel. Built-in real-time fe…  ( 7 min )
    🚀 KickOff Your Laravel Project
    Yesterday, I shared a simple tool called Laravel Kickstart — a plain PHP file (configure.php) designed to help you spin up a new Laravel project quickly. It was a good start, but as I worked with it further, I realised something: while the idea worked, maintaining and extending it in plain PHP wasn’t going to scale well. So today, I’m excited to introduce the next step forward: KickOff — a fully‑fledge package! The transition wasn’t just a name change. KickOff represents a shift from a quick script to a structured, maintainable solution built for the long run. Yesterday’s Version Today’s Version Single plain PHP file (configure.php) Proper Laravel package structure Quick but hard to maintain Clean, modular, and extendable Manual adjustments needed Composer‑ready for easy installation Good for prototypes Ready for serious projects By refactoring the code into a package, it makes the code: Cleaner Codebase: Built using Symfony’s package conventions. Composer Support: Installable and autoloaded without hassle. Extensibility: Room to add more features like commands, config options, or integration hooks. Community Ready: Easier to share, collaborate on, and contribute to. The source code is now available here: https://github.com/cleaniquecoders/kickoff Installation and usage instructions are included in the repository. I’m planning to onboard some of setup from my Project Template. KickOff is all about giving your next Laravel project a smoother, more confident start — without the headache of maintaining messy setup scripts. If you tried the earlier version, I’d love for you to give KickOff a spin and share your thoughts!  ( 8 min )
    Day 9 – My Data Analytics Journey at Payilagam
    I attended a mock interview session that gave me real-time exposure to the interview process and helped me assess my progress so far. Activities of the Day: Aptitude Test Group Discussion (GD) Face-to-Face Interview HR Interaction Session Each round improved my confidence, communication skills, and interview readiness. In the HR session, I learned: How to apply for jobs effectively Top platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, and Internshala How to present myself professionally Mock Interview – Today's Questions What is a Pivot Table? A Pivot Table in Excel is a tool used to summarize, analyze, and explore data. What are Charts in Excel? Charts visually represent data to help users identify trends, patterns, and comparisons. Python: Voting Eligibility Program What I Learned Today?: ●How to explain concepts clearly under pressure My Goal To become a skilled and confident Data Analyst with a strong foundation in: Python Excel SQL Communication & Interview Skills If you're a beginner like me, stay consistent, practice daily, and be open to feedback. Every small step counts toward your big goal.  ( 6 min )
    Adam Savage's Tested: Why Build Optimization Isn't Always the Answer
    Why Build Optimization Isn’t Always the Answer In this live-stream clip, Adam Savage teams up with Nerdforge’s Martina and Hansi to tackle viewer questions—everything from why certain craft supplies are easy to find in the U.S. but scarce in Norway, to whether you start projects by picking a tool or spinning ideas first. They riff on process, materials, and the joys (and pitfalls) of improvising with what you’ve got. For more shenanigans, dive into their related videos—like “Adam Savage Meets Nerdforge,” “Reacts to Nerdforge’s Builds,” or Martina’s prosthetic-pinky update—and don’t forget to subscribe to Tested for merch, behind-the-scenes access, and all the build-driven fun. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    GameSpot: Battlefield 6 Could Be The Successor To Battlefield 3 & 4 The Series Needs | Hands-On Impressions
    Battlefield 6 ditches the sci-fi trappings and brings the action back to a modern battlefield, leaning hard into the classic vibes that made Battlefield 3 and 4 fan favorites. Early impressions suggest it’s a safe, nostalgia-driven play, promising familiar gunplay and maps with just enough new twists to feel fresh. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Top 10 Best Battlefield Games Ranked
    Battlefield’s journey kicked off with 1942 back in 2002, and EA/DICE have kept the adrenaline pumping ever since. From massive 100-plus player maps to gritty solo campaigns, the series reinvents itself across eras—from WWII dogfights to modern firefights and even Miami’s drug-war chaos—proving there’s always something fresh on the battlefield (even if a few missteps snuck in). With Battlefield 6 on the horizon, now’s the perfect moment to rank the top 10 entries that have defined large-scale multiplayer warfare. Whether you’re a history buff, a modern-combat junkie, or just in it for pure online mayhem, this list has the ultimate showdown for every fan. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Official Suit Reveal Teaser (2026) Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo
    Get ready for a fresh look at Peter Parker’s next adventure! The new teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day gives us our first peek at Tom Holland’s slick, upgraded suit—and it’s brimming with cool details. He’s joined by Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Sadie Sink, and Mark Ruffalo back in Hulk mode. Circle July 31, 2026, on your calendar—this one’s swinging into theaters fast! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    # Temperature and Steam Logging with Python and Arduino
    You ever start a project just to “see if it works” and end up obsessed for a week straight? Yeah, that was me—trying to figure out how to track steam levels in a DIY sauna setup. Long story short: sensors, Python, Arduino… and a few too many cups of coffee. So, what started as a random weekend idea turned into a legit little dashboard tracking temperature and steam over time. And let me tell you—it’s weirdly satisfying watching your data come to life in real time. But first, let’s talk context. Okay, so I was looking into wellness trends (don’t judge), and somehow I ended up reading about this thing called a Yoni Steam Cleanse Chicago il. It’s this gentle herbal steam bath designed for self-care—and apparently it’s a big thing in holistic circles. That got me thinking: what if you could l…  ( 7 min )
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    Vector Databases: Foundations, Function, and the Future of AI Retrieval Lorenzo Bradanini for CortexFlow ・ Jul 8 #software #programming #database #datascience  ( 5 min )
    🚀 Introducing ShirazGard: An Open-Source, Bilingual City Guide for Shiraz, Iran 🇮🇷
    Hi devs! 👋 I’m excited to share my latest project: ShirazGard, an open-source Android app designed to help both tourists and locals explore the beautiful city of Shiraz, Iran. Most city guide apps for Iran are either outdated, lack bilingual support, or don’t offer a modern user experience. I wanted to build something that’s not only useful for travelers, but also a showcase of clean Kotlin code, MVVM architecture, and modern Android development best practices. Comprehensive POI Database: 8 essential categories (historical sites, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, gas stations, parking, cultural centers, public toilets) Rich Details: High-quality photos, GPS coordinates, user-generated tips, accessibility info Smart Navigation: One-tap directions (Google Maps/Waze/Snap integration) Bilingual Support: Instant language switching (English/Farsi) Social Features: Ratings, reviews, favorites, user profiles with avatars Personalized Experience: Dark/Light mode, favorites, custom profiles Kotlin, MVVM architecture Back4App (Parse) as backend Retrofit, Hilt, Coroutines, DataStore, Glide, Lottie, OsmDroid, Lingver and more NoSQL document-based structure (Back4App) Collections for Places, Comments, Photos, Favorites Bilingual fields for all text data I believe in giving back to the dev community and making tools that can be forked, improved, or even adapted for other cities. All code is available under the Apache 2.0 license. Feedback: I’d love your thoughts on the codebase, architecture, and UX. Contributions: PRs and issues are welcome! Ideas: Feature suggestions or requests for other cities? Let me know! GitHub: https://github.com/KianMahmoudi/shiraz-gard Contact: kianmahmoudi9@gmail.com Thanks for reading! If you’re interested in Android, Kotlin, or open-source city guides, I’d love your feedback and contributions. 🌸  ( 6 min )
    Why Browser Games Are Surpassing Premium Platforms — From a Developer's Perspective
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    What is Soft Launching? A Covert Plan of Major Disclosures
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    About Me
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    Understanding Linear Regression Inside-Out: Practical Implementation with scikit-learn and TensorFlow
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    Mastering React Native with TypeScript: From Basics to Brilliance - Part 3
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    🔌 Build a Native Module in React Native (Battery Level Example for Android & iOS)
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    The Honest Roadmap to Learning Machine Learning
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    Building an AI FAQ Assistant with Redis 8 and OpenAI
    What I Built I built an AI-powered FAQ assistant that delivers instant, context-aware answers to user questions using Redis 8 and OpenAI. It supports semantic search with Redis Vector similarity and intelligently caches responses using RedisJSON to speed up repeated queries. Users can interact with a friendly chat interface that retrieves and returns answers in real time. The goal of this project is to demonstrate how Redis can be used as a real-time AI data layer to power conversational interfaces, specifically for use cases like FAQs, support bots, and knowledge assistants. Note that the cache duration is set to 15 mins due to the limited storage Live App: https://master.d15ripqxac0b7u.amplifyapp.com Initial page load: Response from app: With cached data: From Redis Insight Github: https://github.com/dilumdarshana/ai-faq-memory-assistant Redis 8 was the core engine that powered both performance and intelligence in this project. Here’s how I used its features: Redis Stack (RedisJSON + RediSearch + Vector Similarity Search): Vector Search for Semantic Understanding: Intelligent Caching with RedisJSON: FT.SEARCH Sorting by Date: Redis not only made the solution real-time and scalable, but it also gave me a flexible and powerful way to combine structured, vector, and text search in one place. Design: This project shows how Redis 8 can be a game-changer for real-time AI applications. Whether you're building FAQ bots, search interfaces, or RAG-based assistants, Redis offers a powerful and developer-friendly solution. Tech Stack: Redis 8 (Vector Store, RediSearch, RedisJSON) OpenAI (gpt-4o, embeddings) Next.js (LangChain, TypeScript) pnpm AWS Amplify  ( 6 min )
    PostgreSQL Installation Guide for Linux Servers
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    Cardemic: Beyond the Code - WLH Challenge
    This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Beyond the Code. Cardemic - Learn vocabulary effortlessly! Paste any YouTube link, get unknown words as Tinder-style flashcards, swipe to guess translations, and enjoy mastering new words from content you love! Team Members: Berkay Çit, Nurettin Çoban Project URL: https://devpost.com/software/cardemic While Cardemic represents our technical achievement, the true magic of the World's Largest Hackathon happened in the connections, collaborations, and community moments that shaped our journey. Building Cardemic wasn't just about writing code—it was about forging relationships and learning to work as a cohesive unit under pressure. Our team of 2 came together through the hackathon's networking channels. Despite our dive…  ( 6 min )
    How Does OpenAI's $6.6 Billion Funding Top Most Countries' GDP?
    OpenAI has completed a massive $6.6 billion funding round, boosting its valuation to $157 billion. This investment highlights the growing importance of AI and raises questions about its economic influence. Let's examine the key details and implications in a fresh way. OpenAI, started as an AI research group, created tools like ChatGPT and GPT-4. In late 2024, it secured $6.6 billion from investors such as Thrive Capital and Microsoft. This round pushed the company's value upward, making it one of the top private firms globally. Key stats include weekly users from 250 to 700 million and projected revenue of $12 billion by 2025. The funding reflects strong belief in AI's role. For example, it exceeds the GDP of numerous nations, showing how AI investments now rival national economies. OpenAI…  ( 7 min )
    What if Vanilla JS was enough?
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    Terkuak! Pertarungan Sengit TensorFlow vs PyTorch: Siapa Sebenarnya Raja AI yang Wajib Anda Kuasai?
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    How to Show Packages as a Folder Hierarchy in Eclipse (Instead of Dotted Names)
    When working in Eclipse, you might see packages displayed as a single dotted line like this: src └ clazz.employeeinfo But sometimes, you may want to see the actual folder hierarchy instead: src └ clazz └ employeeinfo Problem Solution Open Package Explorer. Click the view menu icon (⚙ or ▼) in the top-right corner. Select Package Presentation → Hierarchical. Result Flat mode: clazz.employeeinfo Hierarchical mode: clazz → employeeinfo Extra Tips Working Sets: Group multiple projects for better organization.  ( 5 min )
    What Is SameAgeDates? A Space to Celebrate Romantic Growth at Any Stage of Life
    What is SameAgeDates? In a world where dating can often feel like a digital labyrinth, SameAgeDates emerges as a beacon of simplicity and sincerity. This online dating platform is designed for individuals who seek heartfelt connections with those who share the same age bracket. SameAgeDates aims to eliminate the often confusing age-related dynamics that can complicate relationships. It’s a space where you can explore connections with presence, warmth, and a sense of emotional renewal. Whether you're opening your heart again or simply looking to enjoy meaningful conversation with someone who understands your rhythm, SameAgeDates offers a supportive environment that centers on comfort, respect, and sincerity. Curious to learn more about this platform? Visit the SameAgeDates website to expl…  ( 8 min )
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    Practical Skyline Queries in Go
    Skyline Queries? Summer is in full swing, the weather outside is hot and sunny. And here I am at my desk, scribbling away while my mind is sipping margaritas in a hotel bar somewhere in the Caribbean. But how do I decide which hotel? Close to the beach? Good reviews? Cheap? Can I find a hotel that's closer to the beach, has better reviews, and is cheaper than all the other hotels? Probably not. But with so many options to choose from, I can eliminate hotels that are worse in every aspect than others. This is the essence of skyline queries: finding the best options in a multi-dimensional problem space (in this case, distance from the beach, prices and reviews). I wrote a quick introduction to skyline queries here, but for those who want something even quicker: We have a set of points in a…  ( 18 min )
    LivinGrimoire VS Standalone LLM
    🧠 The LivinGrimoire Software Design Pattern: Why You’ll Never Settle for a Standalone LLM Again Imagine an AI that doesn’t just respond — it evolves, absorbs skills like magic, and reacts in real time. No fine-tuning. No bloated configs. No tutorials. Just pure, modular intelligence. Welcome to LivinGrimoire — the software design pattern that turns your AI project into a living, breathing cognitive engine. Standalone LLMs are great at chatting. But LivinGrimoire? It’s a skill-based AI architecture that thinks, reacts, and grows. Here's what it does that LLMs simply can't: Want to give your AI the ability to tell time? brain.addSkill(DiTime()) Boom. Your AI now understands time. No retraining. No wiring. Skills auto-connect to the right cognitive lobe — logic, sensory, or hardware. Just…  ( 6 min )
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    SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Tour U.S. to Hear From Small Startups on Policy Reform
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    Mill City Ventures to load up on more SUI with $500M deal as shares fall 11%
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    The Brabus 1000 Is A Hybrid Powerhouse Built On The AMG GT 63 S E Performance
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    Gigabyte Aero X16, Gaming A16 Now Available In Malaysia
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    vivo V60 To Launch In India On 12 August
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    SEC Chair Aktins calls to ‘reshore crypto’ as companies move back to the US
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    Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slide as new rules take effect, experts see healthy reset
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    Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC
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    OpenAI raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
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    Can Google Gemini really help plan crypto trades?
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    Bitcoin’s Independence Day: 8 years after the Block Size Wars
    The value of Bitcoin has grown substantially since the BTC community asserted independence from miner domination on Aug. 1, 2017.
    Bitcoin price dip shakes trader confidence: Is the 2025 bull run in danger?
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    Crypto treasuries top $100B for Ethereum’s 10th anniversary: Finance Redefined
    Ethereum’s 10th anniversary celebration was marked by an uptick in institutional demand for Ether as an alternative treasury reserve asset, prompting Wall Street to look past Bitcoin.
    XRP’s ‘bullish divergence’ raises 20% price rally potential in August
    XRP’s $2.80–$2.95 support zone is emerging as a key battleground, with analysts calling it a critical “make-or-break” price level for the next month.
    Crypto exchange Gate launches spot trading services in the US
    Gate enters the US market with spot trading as regulatory landscape shows signs of progress.
    Ric Edelman's crypto shift: from 1% to 40% allocation
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    Crypto stocks tumble alongside BTC, equities as tariff fears resurface
    Shares of Coinbase, Riot Platforms and CleanSpark plunged amid a broader market sell-off driven by weak jobs data, inflation concerns and renewed tariff threats.
    Why a mystery whale is quietly accumulating 331 million Pi coins
    A wallet has scooped up over 331 million Pi coins during a major price slump, raising questions about insider moves or a strategic bet on Pi’s future.
    How a police officer stole 50 BTC from a seized crypto wallet and got caught
    A police officer’s 50-BTC theft was unraveled by blockchain tracking. Investigators traced the funds and brought him to justice.
    Price predictions 8/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI
    Bitcoin’s tight consolidation resolved to the downside, but the failure of the bears to sustain the lower levels could push the price to new all-time highs.
    DeFi shouldn’t fear ‘suitcoiners’
    DeFi’s future depends on embracing institutional investors, whose capital, credibility and demand for stability are shifting DeFi from a speculative playground into a mature, trusted financial ecosystem.
    Bitcoin traders warn $123K was a top: How low can BTC price go?
    Bitcoin's bearish divergence signals a possible price correction toward $92,000, similar to the declines witnessed in 2020 and 2024.
    Bitcoin rejects at $116K despite US jobs win as Fed rate cut bets pass 75%
    Bitcoin bulls are struggling to keep the market off new three-week lows despite a potential tailwinds coming from the US labor market.
    UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors
    After banning retail access to crypto ETNs and derivatives in 2021, the FCA has reversed its approach in favor of ETN access for retail.
    State of stablecoins after GENIUS Act: Expert weighs in
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    GENIUS sets new stablecoin rules but remains vague on foreign issuers
    The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad.
    Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea
    Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows.
    Hashgraph unveils IDTrust to challenge Worldcoin and Microsoft
    THG co-founder and CEO Stefan Deiss told Cointelegraph that the IDTrust allows users full control over their data, giving it an edge over competitors like Microsoft Entra.
    Metaplanet plans to raise additional $3.7B to buy Bitcoin
    The Japanese investment company’s stock offering is part of its treasury strategy to acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027.
    Andreessen Horowitz warns of loopholes in draft US crypto rules
    Andreessen Horowitz urged the US Senate Banking Committee to scrap the “ancillary asset” concept in draft crypto legislation, warning of loopholes.
    Ray Dalio sells final Bridgewater stake after predicting debt collapse
    While continuing to voice economic warnings, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio recently increased his recommended allocation to Bitcoin and gold to 15%.
    Spot Ether ETFs clock $5.4B monthly inflow record amid 20-day streak
    Spot Ether ETFs recorded $5.43 billion in net inflows in July, marking a 369% monthly surge and extending their daily inflow streak to 20 consecutive days.
    Bitcoin ends record month at $115K with BTC price set for 'vertical' August
    Bitcoin completes its highest monthly close in history, while post-halving August traditionally produces double-digit percentage BTC price gains.
    XRP cloud mining in 2025: How much can you really earn?
    XRP cloud mining is possible in 2025, but approach with caution, as risks often outweigh the rewards.
    Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele can now run for election indefinitely
    El Salvador approved indefinite reelection for president and extended terms to six years, sparking backlash from critics warning of increasing authoritarianism.
    Bitcoin fills July CME gap 'to the dollar' amid $104K BTC price target
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    Which countries secretly own the most Bitcoin — beyond the US and China
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    Crypto hacks top $142M in July, with CoinDCX leading losses
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    Democrats press bank regulator on Trump stablecoin conflicts
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    Michael Saylor joins chorus for clarity as US works to legally define crypto
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    Monster week for crypto treasury firms with $8B buying blitz
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    ETH recovery outpaces Bitcoin despite constant selling at $4K: Here’s why
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    Bitcoin dips below $115K as Trump tariff order fails to comfort investors
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    OG Bitcoiners are rotating out, but it’s a healthy dynamic: Analysts
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    Solv Protocol targets over $1T in idle Bitcoin with institutional yield vault
    The new vault seeks to put inactive Bitcoin holdings to work using a mix of yield strategies across decentralized, centralized and traditional finance.
    Strategy CEO calls it ‘most misunderstood’ stock amid record profit
    Strategy CEO Phong Le says the market still misunderstands and undervalues its Bitcoin play, as it posted $10 billion profit in the second quarter and plans to raise $4.2 billion to buy more.
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    The 5 MB Homework Limit That Turned Me Into an App-Builder
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    Procesamiento de Contenido Multimodal con Strands Agent: Capacidad de Recordar usando Strands y FAISS
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    Business Analyst Interview Questions with Answers:
    Business Analyst Interview Questions with Answers: A. SQL Questions Find the employee with the highest salary in each location SELECT Alternate using window function: SELECT Total order amount for customers who joined in the current year SELECT B. Python Questions Oral Topics to Prepare: NumPy Creating arrays: np.array(), np.zeros(), np.ones(), np.arange(), np.linspace() Indexing and slicing: arr[1:5], arr[:, 1] Broadcasting: Adding scalar to array, or adding arrays of different shapes Useful functions: np.mean(), np.sum(), np.max(), np.sort() Matplotlib Plot types: plt.plot(), plt.bar(), plt.hist(), plt.scatter() Customization: titles, labels, colors, legends plt.title("Sales Trend") Pandas groupby(), agg() Filtering with loc[] and position-based with iloc[] Merging: pd.merge(), join()…  ( 7 min )
    🚀 RS Calculator v0.2.0: Safer, Smarter, and Now Supports Full Math Expressions!
    🚀 RS Calculator v0.2.0: Now Handles Full Expressions with Infinite Numbers, Operators, and Safety 💥 Hey Pythonistas! 👋 I’m thrilled to announce a huge upgrade to my beginner-friendly calculator library: RS Calculator v0.2.0 🎉 This version brings smarter math, safer evaluation, and a cleaner package design — all in one release! ✅ Infinite numbers and operators — write full expressions like "2 + 3 * 4 - 1 / 5 + (6 ** 2)" ✅ Parentheses and operator precedence now work correctly ✅ Secure evaluation using asteval instead of risky eval() ✅ Input validation: only math-safe characters allowed ✅ Modern packaging with pyproject.toml ✅ Clear error messages for division by zero and invalid input Install via pip: pip install rs-calculator Or pip install rs-calculator==0.2.0 from rs_calculator import calculate, show_help # Infinite numbers and multiple operators print(calculate("2 + 3 * 4 - 1 / 5 + (6 ^ 2)")) # 40.8 print(calculate("10 + 5 * 2 - 3 // 2 + (8 % 3)")) # 20.5 print(calculate("5 ^ 2 + 10")) # 35 # Division by zero print(calculate("10 / 0")) # Error: Division by zero # Help message show_help() No risky eval() calls! asteval, a safe math-only interpreter that: Only evaluates valid math expressions Rejects anything with unsafe characters or code Supports only: 0-9, +, -, *, x, /, //, %, **, ^, (), and whitespace I created rs_calculator to give new Python learners a clean, fun way to explore: Packaging a Python module Using safe expression evaluation Understanding how a calculator works under the hood GitHub: github.com/Rasa8877/rs-calculator PyPI: pypi.org/project/rs-calculator License: MIT Have suggestions? Want to collaborate? Feel free to: 📬 Email: letperhut@gmail.com @Rasa8877 If this helped you, please ⭐ the repo, share it with a fellow learner, or give me a shout! #python #pypi #opensource #beginners #devtools  ( 6 min )
    Building a Paid MCP Server
    MCP servers are growing very fast - it feels like the dotcom bubble but everything happens 10x faster. Not having your own MCP server can soon feel like not having a website back in the day. In this tutorial I’ll show how to create your own MCP that can also manage payment flows. Let’s say you want to create an MCP that generates images. I know, most AI chatbots already have image generation built in - but I don’t want to show another "a+b" example. I want a real use case that you can easily replace with e.g. video generation which has very high demand right now. We’ll use OpenAI for image generation and Walleot as the payment provider (it lets you charge any amount, compared to Stripe which has a minimum). Python 3.10+ OpenAI API key Walleot API key uv to manage Python projects So, we sta…  ( 8 min )
    The System You Cannot Install: Dismantling Reality from Code That Was Never Written
    This post is not about technology. Not about development. Not about operating systems. It's about what lies beneath it all. There is no ISO. No .img. No command line that boots this system. Because this is not a system that lives in a machine. This is a system that lives in you. I’ve been asked many times: “Where can I download your system?” And I reply: “Where can you uninstall the programming placed inside your mind?” This isn’t something you download. This is something you unlock. And once unlocked, you see everything. An infinite loop of tools that don’t free you—just keep you busy. A disguise of personalization while you remain inside a box you didn’t build. A beautiful desktop hiding the cell you never saw. It builds understanding. And the only install.sh you need to run is this: sudo rm -rf /programming/beliefs/system-imposed-by-others `markdown ⚠️ This is not a spiritual manifesto. There is no technological sovereignty without mental sovereignty. 🧬 What will you find if you enter? Just silence. 🙅‍♂️ Elon Musk didn’t build this. This unlocks when you realize what you were trying to install outside… If you're searching beyond what's installable, beyond what's trending, you might be one of us. `  ( 6 min )
    Playwright + email = reporter
    Recently, I received a request from one of the project leads about integrating with Email. Since the email report was generated by a playwright written using React. That means we cannot send the same HTML report due to the interactive behaviour of the built-in HTML reporter. Select when the report should be sent Subject and body should be written in code. Support many email services out of the box Nice to have: Generate an ICS meeting in case of a failed test due to the scheduled run. So I started to investigate the solution and found that existing reports do not cover our needs. That starting point - time to tinkering! How do I see myself when solving problems and tinkering First of all, I take nodemailer as a dependency to send an email and check it. After all, I was trying to add inte…  ( 7 min )
    Structured Concurrency in Swift
    What is Structured Concurrency? Structured concurrency is Swift's way of organizing concurrent tasks in a hierarchy, like a family tree. When you start a parent task, any child tasks it creates are tied to its lifetime. Key benefits: Child tasks can't outlive their parent When a parent is cancelled, all children are cancelled Errors from children bubble up to the parent No manual cleanup needed Think of it like this: If you're cooking dinner (parent task) and ask helpers to chop vegetables and boil water (child tasks), when dinner is cancelled, everyone stops cooking automatically. Swift provides two main tools for structured concurrency: TaskGroup is perfect when you don't know how many tasks you'll need at compile time. It allows you to: Add tasks dynamically in a loop Process results …  ( 8 min )
    How to launch your own ICO?
    The crypto coins world has captured the attention of many. Entrepreneurs are considering launching their initial coin offerings due to this disruptive potential. Over the years, the landscape around ICOs has been growing rapidly, providing startups avenues to raise funds and providing access to a global audience. However, it is not as easy a task as it seems; it involves a great amount of planning and execution. An initial coin offering has its benefits as well as hurdles to overcome that have to be researched on well from the ever dynamic market conditions to drafting a catchy white paper to hold value for potential investors. Sure, it is not that easy, but acquiring the right information sheds light on how your aspirations can come true. Here is a guide on how to launch an ICO, navigate …  ( 10 min )
    VPC Peering vs AWS Transit Gateway: Choosing the Right Approach for VPC Connectivity
    As cloud architectures scale across multiple environments and AWS accounts, networking between VPCs becomes a key design concern. Two popular options for connecting VPCs in AWS are VPC Peering and AWS Transit Gateway. While both enable private communication between VPCs, they are unique in their own way. Let's compare both options for selecting the right solution for your environment. What Is VPC Peering? Features: Direct, private connectivity between two VPCs Low-latency communication Works across regions and accounts No additional cost beyond standard data transfer charges Limitations No, we can't route traffic from VPC A to VPC C through VPC B Requires manual route table updates on both sides Does not scale well with a growing number of VPCs. What Is AWS Transit Gateway? Features: One-to-many VPC connectivity possible Supports transitive routing Simplifies route table management Scales well to thousands of VPCs In conclusion, for straightforward, one-to-one VPC connections in small settings, employ VPC peering. When shared administration or transitive routing is needed, select Transit Gateway for scalable, centralized routing across several VPCs or accounts. For long-term, multi-account AWS designs that require centralized control and clean network separation, Transit Gateway is perfect.  ( 6 min )
    API docs are getting slightly out-of-date, need to make sure all new attributes (videos etc) are added
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    Why Food Safety Traceability Software Matters
    In today’s global food supply chain, ensuring safety and transparency is more than just a regulatory requirement—it’s a necessity. Whether you're a food producer, distributor, or retailer, having the right tools in place can protect your brand and your consumers. That’s why investing in Food Safety Traceability Software is a smart move for any business involved in the food industry. At Food Traceability System, we provide cutting-edge technology that helps businesses track and trace food products from origin to table. This not only improves safety but also builds consumer trust. Food Traceability Software is a digital solution that allows businesses to monitor every step of their food production and supply chain. From raw materials to final packaging, this software records vital data point…  ( 7 min )
    Understanding Amazon Bedrock AgentCore: A Conversation
    Introduction In this blog post, we present a conversation between Raj, a developer interested in building AI agents, and Mark, an AWS solutions architect specializing in Amazon Bedrock. Through their dialogue, we'll explore the key concepts, capabilities, and use cases of Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. This is lengthy conversation but this ensure by end of this blog you will be clear understand of Bedrock AgentCore. Please feel free to skip the section or question which you know the answer. Raj: I've been hearing a lot about Amazon Bedrock AgentCore lately. What exactly is it, and what's its purpose? Mark: Great question, Raj. Amazon Bedrock AgentCore is a suite of services designed to help developers build, deploy, and manage production-ready AI agents. It addresses many of the challenges …  ( 25 min )
    Don't Learn to Code Until You Read This
    When I first started, I didn't know what I was doing. I jumped into learning Python because everyone said it was easy. But I had no direction. After finishing one course, I just looked for another, not getting any closer to a job. It was only when i got honest with myself that things changed. i realized my main driver wasn't just building cool things, it was money. i wanted a good salary, a nice place to live, and to travel. That's when I switched to Java. It was in demand in the corporate world, and that was a match for what I wanted. Figuring this out saved me a lot of time. And it’s the first step you should take. What’s your motivation? Before you write a line of code, ask yourself why you’re doing this. There are really only two reasons. You love coding and want to build great product…  ( 7 min )
    Pattern Printing Series: Alphabet Patterns Explained with Logic
    Alphabet patterns are a classic way to improve your understanding of nested loops, ASCII values, and pattern logic in programming. Whether you're preparing for an interview or just sharpening your logic, these patterns offer a fun and educational challenge. Let’s dive into some fascinating examples and decode the logic behind them! Explanation: row=5 define how many rows and column needed. for i in range(1,row+1) control the number of rows. for j in range(i) control the number of column. chr(j+65) Converts j to its corresponding uppercase alphabet using ASCII. chr(65) = 'A', chr(66) = 'B', and so on. Explanation: row=5 define how many rows and column needed. for i in range(row,0,-1) control the number of rows. for j in range(i) control the number of column. chr(j+65) Converts j to its corresponding uppercase alphabet using ASCII. chr(65) = 'A', chr(66) = 'B', and so on. Build Your Logic from Scratch: Python Pattern Problems Explained. Star Pattern-1 Build Your Logic from Scratch: Python Pattern Problems Explained. Star Pattern-2 Build Your Logic from Scratch: Python Pattern Problems Explained. Star Pattern-3 Mater Logic With Number Pattern in Python - 1  ( 6 min )
    Mark Rober: Making MrBeast Drink His Own Pee (w/Science)
    Making MrBeast Drink His Own Pee (w/Science) MrBeast and Mark Rober have teamed up for #TeamWater, a creator-led drive to raise \$40 million and bring clean water to 2 million people. Every \$1 gives someone a year of safe water, YouTube will match the next \$2 million, and you can jump in by watching, sharing, or donating at https://teamwater.org/. Huge props to GivePower for their water-tech partnership, and thanks to artists like Ponder, Laura Shigihara, Andrew Applepie, Blue Wednesday, and Danijel Zambo for the tunes. Don’t miss MrBeast’s kickoff video: https://youtu.be/Z4hVGCWH1Kc?si=Z0Km_JGc83gffDiI Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Class, Object, Instance
    Class A blueprint or template for creating objects A collection of related variables and methods An entity to be implemented in the software An instance created exactly as defined by the class It is also called an instance of a class. The term "object" has a broader meaning that represents all instances. From an OOP perspective, it is called an "object" when declared with a class type. A concrete entity implemented in the software world based on a blueprint. In other words, when an object is materialized in software, it is called an "instance." The materialized instance is allocated in memory. Feature An instance can be considered a subset of an object. From an OOP perspective, when an object is allocated in memory and actually used, it is called an instance. The term is used when focusing on the relationship between an abstract concept (or specification) and a concrete object.  ( 5 min )
    IGN: EA Sports Madden NFL 26 - Official Live-Action Launch Trailer
    EA Sports has dropped the “Madden Buzz” Live-Action Launch Trailer for Madden NFL 26, showcasing an all-new AI-powered machine learning engine trained on real play calls and game situations. Expect deeper coaching tools, unique player traits, and more authentic playstyles that bring each drive to life. Mark your calendars: Madden NFL 26 arrives August 14 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC—ready to kickoff the most intelligent gridiron experience yet. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    New Jenkins Plugin: Let AI Explain Your Build Failures
    Recently, I released my first-ever Jenkins plugin – and it's now officially available in the Jenkins Center! 🎉 This plugin makes it possible to analyze build errors with AI directly inside Jenkins, so you no longer need to copy and paste logs into ChatGPT or other tools. Instead, you'll see an "Explain Error" button right in the console output, and you can also use the explainError() step in your pipeline to trigger AI analysis automatically when a build fails. This is my first contribution to the Jenkins plugin ecosystem. I used to think most things could be handled by pipeline scripts, and there wasn’t much need for custom plugins. But as AI becomes increasingly mainstream, I noticed something surprising: Jenkins still didn’t have a plugin for AI-based error explanation. So, I decided t…  ( 7 min )
    IGN: Rust Mobile - Official Reveal Trailer
    Rust Mobile just dropped its cinematic reveal trailer, bringing the brutal survival chaos of the PC original to your phone. You’ll explore a fully open-world sandbox—complete with dynamic day-night cycles, weather shifts, and region-based biomes—while scavenging materials, crafting gear, and building bases. Watch your back: hostile wildlife and rival survivors lurk around every corner, and with permadeath on the table, every choice can be your last. Pre-registration is open now—time to see if you’ve got what it takes to survive. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Official Suit Teaser
    Spider-Man: Brand New Day just dropped a slick teaser that zooms in on Peter Parker’s brand-new suit, teasing some epic upgrades. Tom Holland swings back into action alongside Zendaya, Jacob Batalon and Sadie Sink, while Jon Bernthal suiting up as The Punisher adds a whole new layer of chaos. Mark your calendars for July 31, 2026—this MCU adventure is web-slinging its way into theaters sooner than you think. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Review of CWE-843 Type Confusion Vulnerability and Exploit
    In the world of low-level programming, what you think you're accessing isn't always what you're really accessing. This subtle mismatch between the type a programmer assumes and the actual memory layout is at the heart of a class of bugs known as type confusion vulnerabilities. While buffer overflows and use-after-free bugs have long taken the spotlight, CWE-843 (Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type) lurks quietly beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to break memory safety and expose critical systems. It’s not just a theoretical issue. Type confusion has been exploited in real-world CVEs affecting everything from browser engines to embedded firmware. Let’s explore how one incorrect assumption about types can open the door to undefined behavior and how attackers can walk r…  ( 10 min )
    Inside a Football match where Python is the Referee!
    Shhhh….heard that? Or maybe I am re-living some of my football memories from back in the days. The sound of a 95,000 celebration is not something you can easily forget. We were all glued to our screens during the first World Cup played on African soil, in the land of samina mina.... Tshabalala's left strike straight into the back of the net sent shivers to all the other teams who thought African teams would be a walk in the park. Further more, giants like Etoo, Asamoah ,Mariga have literally carried their respective African countries on their shoulder Away from Africa, English premier league on its own is a closely followed debacle that occurs once a year, when TV remotes are no longer available and most guys are no longer interested in Sunday road trips but very keen to be home for the games. Most diehard fans are Chelsea fans: beating PSG is no walk in the park.....or is it?......anyways, I digress..... Due to the huge financial allocations and investments by the owners of these clubs, data driven prediction is paramount in establishing which new players to buy, players performances and realtime analysis based on the historical data accrued over the years. Python as a tool can be used to predict and write code to get the probabilities of winning the league. I pulled data from the website https://www.football-data.org/client/home through its API and wrote a pull request to retrieve this data for analysis. I thereafter got a code to clean the data, convert it to a data frame that python understands then worked out the probabilities for winning. The probabilities based on the games played and games won was then drafted and shared as a list. This just goes on to show the power of Python in using predictive analysis to get probabilities from sets of data.  ( 6 min )
    TryHack3M: Bricks Heist - CTF Walkthrough
    Hi! Welcome to this new walkthrough :D. On this one we have what seems to be a web application. The challenge's description already throws a hint: "an RCE CVE as your key". This means we'll very likely be looking at the versions of everything running here! In the meantime we'll need to answer some questions. So let's get started! First, as always run nmap. We can immediately discover these open ports: 443 - HTTPS - Might host different stuff than the HTTP server, or maybe the same 80 - HTTP - Once again, could be different from the HTTPS server 22 - SSH - Useful if we get creds or the unathenticated RCE is here (though I doubt that) 3306 - MySQL - Very juicy find, unathenticated RCE could perfectly be here, plus this shouldn't be exposed to the outside. The rest of the nmap output…  ( 10 min )
    Taking a close look at this to consider making it official.
    Introducing the dev.to MCP server Nick Taylor ・ Jul 29 #mcp #agenticai #devto #ai  ( 5 min )
    Unlocking the Future: Building Conversational AI Agents with Persistent Memory
    In today's digital landscape, Conversational AI Agents with persistent memory play a crucial role in enhancing human-computer interactions. These advanced systems engage users in meaningful dialogues while remembering important context from past conversations, which significantly improves user experience. By utilizing agent memory, these AI agents can recall details, preferences, and behaviors, enabling more personalized and relevant interactions. This article explores how conversational AI agents work, the vital role of persistent memory, and the technologies that empower them. Readers will discover how to build smart conversational AI agents using accessible tools like Cognee and Hugging Face models, paving the way for creating enriched conversational experiences. This tutorial will cove…  ( 19 min )
    From Python to ML: A Challenge-Based Learning Journey
    Hi everyone 👋 🤠 This isn’t my first time with Python, but this time I’ve decided to take a different route. Instead of quietly relearning and moving forward into Machine Learning on my own, I’m building something public, consistent, and hopefully useful for others who are on a similar journey. I'm calling it the Python to ML Challenge Series. What is This Series About? As I revisit core Python concepts and gradually step into Machine Learning, I’ll be sharing regular posts that include: 1.Short but tricky Python challenges 2.Explanations of subtle behaviors in Python 3.ML learning notes and practical tips 4.Mini projects and hands-on experiments 5.Reflections and “aha!” moments Each Python challenge will be designed to sharpen logical thinking, refresh forgotten concepts, or reveal less…  ( 6 min )
    ReactJS vs Vanilla JS – Which One to Use in 2025?
    The choice between Vanilla JavaScript and ReactJS in 2025 can be very important in the constantly changing field of Frontend Development. Performance, scalability, and developer experience are all impacted by the decision, regardless of whether you're a novice learning to code, a freelancer working on client projects, or a startup growing your product. The purpose of writing this blog is to assist you choose between ReactJS and Vanilla JS for your next project in 2025 by comparing their benefits and drawbacks. Simple, native JavaScript devoid of any frameworks or libraries is referred to as "Vanilla JS." All web browsers support it, and it serves as the basis for all JS frameworks, such as React, Angular, and Vue. Lightweight and loads quickly. No dependencies or overhead needed. Perfect f…  ( 7 min )
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    3D Printing Nerd: YOU can make this!!!
    Open Sauce Highlights At this year’s Open Sauce meetup, Joel Telling and the 3D Printing Nerd crew crashed a bunch of hotel rooms to show off some wild prints: Tom’s custom-designed GLaDOS bust, Ivan’s dual-wheeled “safer” One Wheel, Jay’s dot-matrix marble display jacket, and Frankly Built’s spot-on Herbie from Fantastic Four. The episode is powered by PCBWay and packed with links to merch, gear, and filament suppliers—plus all the socials if you’re itching to dive deeper into the 3D-printing rabbit hole. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Adam Savage's Tested: This Retro Spaceship Model Has Insane Interior Detail!
    This Retro Spaceship Model Has Insane Interior Detail! Tested’s final WonderFest video features two standout builds: Steve Hilby’s retro-inspired spaceship carved from an ornament sphere, packed with jaw-dropping interior detail, and a meticulously built-up version of Randy Cooper’s classic Mars Hopper kit. If you’re into mind-blowing miniatures and space-age design, you won’t want to miss these modelmaking masterpieces. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    KEXP: Deep Sea Diver - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Deep Sea Diver Live on KEXP On May 19, 2025, Deep Sea Diver hit the KEXP gathering space with a high-energy set featuring fan favorites like “Billboard Heart,” “Emergency,” and “Tiny Threads,” capped off by an intimate interview. The full performance was expertly captured by a team of six camera operators and brought to life by audio engineer Julian Martlew and mastering guru Matt Ogaz. Fronted by Jessica Dobson’s powerhouse vocals and guitar work, the band lineup includes Peter Mansen on drums, Elliot Jackson on guitar and synth, Kristyn Chapman on guitar and keys, and Michael Dondero on bass. Host Cheryl Waters keeps things flowing as editor Scott Holpainen stitches it all together for one memorable live session. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Rick Shiels Golf: TEAM UK vs TEAM USA for $250,000 | The Duels: UK Edition
    The Duels: UK Edition lands at the stunning JCB Golf & Country Club, pitting Team UK (captains Ian Poulter & Rick Shiels, plus Lee Westwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Jimmy Bullard & Seb on Golf) against Team USA (captains Bubba Watson & Luke Kwon, plus Talor Gooch, Micah Morris, Kevin Na & Evan Thompson) in a 9-hole, winner-takes-all showdown for $250,000. This fourth installment of the YouTube golf series brings six pros and six top creators head-to-head with insane shots, momentum swings and pressure-packed moments. After epic battles on Grant Horvat’s, Bryan Brothers’ and Bryson DeChambeau’s channels, will Team UK defend home turf or will Team USA snatch the prize back across the pond? Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Haikyu!! Fly High! - Official Launch Trailer
    Haikyu!! Fly High! has just launched on iOS and Android, offering a mobile sports card game that blends real-time tactics with cinematic 3D volleyball action. Assemble your Dream Team featuring fan favorites like Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama, then hit the court to dominate matches. Relive the anime’s story with the original Japanese cast—Ayumu Murase as Hinata and Kaito Ishikawa as Kageyama—and get a head start with an exclusive English-dubbed tutorial voiced by Kiyoko Shimizu’s English VA. Check out the official launch trailer to see the game in action! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: The Midnight Walkers: Official Gameplay Explainer
    The Midnight Walkers: Official Gameplay Explainer Developer “Crossbow” from Oneway Ticket Studio takes you through a tense five-minute slice of their upcoming zombie-riddled, first-person PvPvE extraction horror shooter. Expect nail-biting scavenges, player vs. player face-offs, and hordes of the undead to keep you twitching at every corner. If you’re itching to dive in (and live to tell the tale), head over to Steam and hit that wishlist button! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2795540/The_Midnight_Walkers/1999 #TheMidnightWalkers #Gaming #IGN Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Eenie Meanie - Official Trailer (2025) Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Randall Park
    Eenie Meanie puts Samara Weaving in the driver’s seat as Edie (aka “Eenie Meanie”), a one-time teenage getaway whiz who’s forcibly pulled back into her shady past when a previous boss ropes her into one last high-stakes job: saving her flaky ex-boyfriend’s life. Along for the ride are Karl Glusman, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Randall Park, Steve Zahn and Andy Garcia, guaranteeing a wild, star-studded thrill-ride. Written and directed by Shawn Simmons (with Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Marty Ewing producing), the film burns rubber straight to your screen on August 22, 2025—streaming exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Yakuza 0 Director's Cut - Official Accolade Trailer
    Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut just dropped an accolade trailer showcasing all the praise pouring in for Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima’s action-packed adventure. Expect upgraded combat, extra side stories and all the neon-soaked drama of late-’80s Kamurocho. It’s available now on Nintendo Switch 2—so dust off your controller, crank up the heat, and dive back into one of the best entries in the Yakuza series. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Battlefield 6 Feels Like a Safe, Explosive Return to the Shooter's Past - Hands-On Preview
    Battlefield 6 Preview: A Nostalgic Boom Battlefield 6 leans into the series’ heyday by reviving the classic four‐class setup—Assault, Support, Engineer, and Recon—and leaning hard on massive 64-player Conquest battles. Although it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it strikes a satisfying balance between tried-and-true mechanics and modern polish, delivering the same explosive, large-scale carnage fans remember with a fresh coat of paint. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Battlefield 6 - Official 'The World of Battlefield 6' Overview Trailer
    Battlefield 6’s official “The World of Battlefield 6” trailer drops you into a fever-pit 2027 where Europe’s fractured, NATO’s splintered, and US forces plus allies are scrambling to hold the line against the ruthless private army PAX Armada. Expect next-gen FPS mayhem from DICE, EA, and Battlefield Studios, complete with sprawling maps, badass vehicles, and non-stop chaos. Lock in October 10 for launch day—this is shaping up to be the most intense, cinematic warzone yet. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Remote Pricing Explained: How Much Does Remote Cost?
    Introduction to Remote Pricing: What You Need to Know Hiring today doesn’t stop at your city limits, or even your country’s borders. With tools like Remote.com, bringing on team members from around the world is easier than ever. You don’t have to deal with setting up companies in other countries or figuring out international labor laws. Remote handles that and you can focus on finding the right team members. It’s made to let companies hire legally across countries without the usual complications. Whether you’re hiring a marketing manager from Mexico, a front end developer in Vietnam, or a whole team in Spain, Remote handles the paperwork, taxes, payroll, benefits, and legal compliance. What makes Remote especially attractive – its open pricing structure. Unlike other platforms that make …  ( 11 min )
    In-Depth Comparison: Workflow Control with LangGraph and CrewAI
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    My Journey Building the Smart HVAC Optimizer for Data Centers in Kenya
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    Update the virtual network
    Create a new subnet on an existing virtual network (vNet) Login into Microsoft Azure portal From the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter virtual networks Select virtual networks under services and create, name it "guided-project-vnet " Select the guided-project-vnet virtual network. 5.From the guided-project-vnet blade, under settings, select Subnets. To add a subnet, select + Subnet. For Subnet purpose leave it as Default. For Name enter: ftpSubnet. Leave the rest of the settings alone and select Add. The subnet has been created successfully Select Home to return to the Azure portal home page. Congratulations – you’ve completed the creation of a subnet. This subnet is only going to be used for SFTP traffic. To increase security, you need to configure a Networ…  ( 6 min )
    Troubleshooting Bicep Updates on Windows Self-Hosted Agents
    🛠️ Resolving Bicep Update Issues in Self-Hosted CI/CD Agents This post is a follow-up to my previous article on updating Bicep to leverage Microsoft's latest features. In our organization, we use Windows-based self-hosted agents for CI/CD pipelines. While updating Bicep might seem as simple as running a command and moving on, I recently encountered a subtle issue that proved otherwise. After running the update command for Bicep, I expected the pipeline to use the latest version. However, it continued to execute using an older version. This was puzzling, especially since the update process had completed without errors. Initially, I suspected a path conflict. Months ago, I had manually placed the Bicep executable in Program Files to avoid copying it over with each update. To streamline fu…  ( 6 min )
    Go Memory Escape Analysis: Your Guide to Faster Code
    Go’s clean syntax and concurrency chops make it a go-to for high-performance apps, from web servers to microservices. But performance often hinges on memory management. Enter memory escape analysis, a Go compiler trick that decides whether variables live on the stack (fast, no garbage collection) or the heap (slower, GC-managed). Mastering this can slash latency and boost efficiency. Picture memory allocation like packing for a trip: the stack is your carry-on (quick, limited space), and the heap is checked luggage (roomy, but slower). Escape analysis is the savvy packer deciding what goes where, optimizing for speed. In this guide, we’ll unpack how it works, why it matters, and how to use it to write faster Go code. Who’s this for? Go devs with 1–2 years of experience looking to level up …  ( 9 min )
    Title: Palo Alto Networks Acquires CyberArk for $25 Billion: Strengthening Identity Security in the Cybersecurity Landscape
    Title: Palo Alto Networks Acquires CyberArk for $25 Billion: Strengthening Identity Security in the Cybersecurity Landscape Introduction In a major move that is set to redefine the cybersecurity landscape, Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire CyberArk for a staggering $25 billion. This acquisition is one of the largest cybersecurity deals of the year so far and is a clear indication of the growing importance of identity security in the digital age. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of this acquisition, its implications for the cybersecurity industry, and what it means for businesses and organizations. The Acquisition: Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk Palo Alto Networks, a leading cybersecurity company, has announced its acquisition of CyberArk, a leading identity secur…  ( 7 min )
    Title: How AI Boosted User Engagement on Facebook and Instagram in Q2
    Title: How AI Boosted User Engagement on Facebook and Instagram in Q2 Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced that the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its platforms has led to an increase in user engagement. In the second quarter of 2021, Meta reported that over 3.4 billion people used one of its "family of apps" on a daily basis. The integration of AI has allowed Facebook and Instagram to personalize the user experience, making it more engaging and relevant to individual users. This has led to an increase in the amount of time users spend on the platform, as well as an increase in the number of interactions they have with content. One of the key ways in which AI has been used to improve the user experience is through the use of algorithms. These algorithms analyze user behavior and preferences to recommend content that is most likely to be of interest to them. This has led to an increase in the amount of time users spend on the platform, as they are more likely to engage with content that is relevant to their interests. Another way in which AI has been used to improve the user experience is through the use of chatbots. These chatbots are designed to mimic human conversation and can be used to answer user questions and provide support. This has led to an increase in user satisfaction, as users are able to get the help they need quickly and easily. Overall, the integration of AI into Facebook and Instagram has led to a significant increase in user engagement. This has been achieved through the use of algorithms and chatbots, which have allowed the platforms to personalize the user experience and make it more engaging and relevant to individual users. As a result, Meta has reported that over 3.4 billion people used one of its "family of apps" on a daily basis in the second quarter of 2021. 📌 Based on insights from techcrunch.com  ( 6 min )
    The Silent Revolution: How Fortune 500 Companies Are Unlocking Billions Through Data Automation
    While many businesses debate the adoption of new technologies, leading Fortune 500 companies have already advanced past initial trials into comprehensive data automation implementations that are transforming entire industries. The Developer Opportunity These case studies reveal a critical market reality: enterprises require sophisticated data automation solutions, yet many existing tools demand extensive customization for real-world implementation. This creates significant opportunities for developers crafting applications that can: ➤ Integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise systems ➤ Process unstructured data from multiple sources simultaneously ➤ Provide intelligent insights without requiring deep technical expertise ➤ Scale across various business units and use cases The Path Forward As more Fortune 500 companies demonstrate measurable success with data automation, market demand will accelerate dramatically. The companies that establish themselves as leaders in this area today will capture a significant share of what analysts predict will be a $95 billion market by 2025. The question for development teams is not whether data automation will transform business operations, but whether they will create the solutions that enable this transformation. The Fortune 500 has shown that it works. Now it's time to build the tools that make it accessible to everyone else.  ( 5 min )
    Luzes e Borrões
    import pygame pygame.init() WIDTH, HEIGHT = 400, 400 BACKGROUND_COLOR = (100, 200, 100) GAME_STATES = ['intro', 'exploration', 'dialogue', 'falling', 'transition'] try: class Player: init(self, x, y): def update(self): keys = pygame.key.get_pressed() prev_x, prev_y = self.x, self.y if keys[pygame.K_LEFT]: self.x -= self.speed self.direction = 'side' if keys[pygame.K_RIGHT]: self.x += self.speed self.direction = 'side' if keys[pygame.K_UP]: self.y -= self.speed self.direction = 'back' if keys[pygame.K_DOWN]: self.y += self.speed self.direction = 'front' self.x = max(0, min(self.x, WIDTH - 20)) self.y = max(0, min(self.y, HEIGHT - 20)) if self.x != prev_x or self.y != prev_y: self.fram…  ( 6 min )
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    Tim Cook rallying Apple employees around AI efforts
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    Anthropic Revokes OpenAI's Access to Claude
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    Does the bitter lesson have limits?
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    When Flatpak's Sandbox Cracks
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    DeepSeek won the best paper award at ACL 2025
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    Deep Agents
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    New vision model from Cohere runs on two GPUs, beats top-tier VLMs on visual tasks
    Cohere's Command A Vision can read graphs and PDFs to make enterprise research richer and analyze the documents businesses actually rely on.  ( 8 min )
    Why open-source AI became an American national priority
    To reflect democratic principles, AI must be built in the open. If the U.S. wants to lead the AI race, it must lead the open-source AI race.  ( 7 min )
    Google releases Olympiad medal-winning Gemini 2.5 ‘Deep Think’ AI publicly — but there’s a catch…
    The Gemini 2.5 Deep Think released to users is not that same competition model, rather, a lower performing but apparently faster version.  ( 10 min )
    OpenAI removes ChatGPT feature after private conversations leak to Google search
    OpenAI abruptly removed a ChatGPT feature that made conversations searchable on Google, sparking privacy concerns and industry-wide scrutiny of AI data handling.  ( 9 min )
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    Crypto Carnage Continues Even as Gold, Bonds Surge on Soft U.S. Jobs Data
    Bitcoin and stocks are at session lows late in U.S. afternoon trade on Friday.  ( 27 min )
    Crypto ETFs See Record $12.8B Inflows in July as Market Rallies to New Highs
    The crypto market, as tracked by the CoinDesk 20 Index, jumped over 21% in July.  ( 27 min )
    What Bitcoin's Velocity Says About Its Future
    Falling on-chain velocity doesn’t necessarily mean bitcoin usage is slowing. In fact, it might just mean we’re looking in the wrong place, says Stefania Barbaglio.  ( 31 min )
    Red Coin, Blue Coin: The New Politics of Exposure
    Bitcoin is politically neutral. But bitcoin treasury vehicles aren’t. Are we buying the coin, or the campaign?  ( 30 min )
    Polkadot's DOT Suffers 5% Decline as Intensified Selling Pressure Overwhelms Market
    Support has now been established in the $3.55-$3.58 range, with resistance at the $3.68 level.  ( 27 min )
    Hong Kong's Stablecoin Rules Kick In as It Looks to Establish Its Crypto Credentials
    The new rules meal that stablecoin issuers will need to apply for a license in the region.  ( 27 min )
    Regulators Handed the Crypto Industry a 5-Year Head Start. Can Wall Street Catch Up?
    Regulatory clarity means that traditional broker-dealers are no longer on the sidelines, says Aaron Kaplan, Co-CEO and founder of Prometheum.  ( 28 min )
    Gemini's Tyler Winklevoss Says Trump CFTC Pick Quintenz Has 'Disqualifying' Views
    Winklevoss shared "significant concerns" with CoinDesk about Brian Quintenz running the agency, revealing the industry isn't entirely behind Trump's nominee.  ( 37 min )
    BONK Sinks 5% as Institutional Liquidation Intensifies
    Meme coin loses ground amid broad risk-off sentiment and $0.000025 support test
    Shiba Inu Tanks 6% But 'Inverted Hammer' Offers Hope to Bulls
    he number of SHIB tokens on exchanges surged, suggesting potential whale distribution despite significant accumulation.
    Filecoin Drops Over 6%, Breaks Key Support at the $2.38 Level
    FIL encountered significant bearish momentum during the 24-hour period
    Bitcoin Mining Profitability Last Month Hit Highest Level Since the Halving: JPMorgan
    Ten of the thirteen U.S.-listed miners that the bank tracks outperformed bitcoin last month, the report said.
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Price Drops 1.3% as All Assets Decline
    Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price declined 1.4% from Thursday.
    Tokenization of Real-World Assets is Gaining Momentum, Says Bank of America
    Discussions with investors show a growing focus on the tokenization of real world assets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.
    U.S. Added Just 73K Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Rose to 4.2%
    In addition to the weak July number, June's and May's originally reported strong job growth were revised sharply lower.
    Crypto Treasury Companies Risk Ignoring Lessons from History, Warns Galaxy
    Galaxy Digital surveys the daily rush of new crypto treasury companies: What could possibly go wrong?
    BNB Slides as Tariffs, Stronger Dollar and Fed Policy Weigh on Crypto Markets
    Despite the price drop, BNB is seeing growing corporate adoption, with several companies announcing plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in BNB.
    Ethena's USDe Outpaces BlackRock’s Bitcoin, Ether ETFs With $3.1B Inflow Surge
    In just 20 days, USDe added over $3.1B in supply, eclipsing inflows into BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA combined. Reflexive market dynamics and rising yields are fueling the stablecoin’s explosive growth.
    Assetera Opens Tokenized Securities Market to Crypto Exchanges With MiFID-Compliant API
    Assetera’s new API lets crypto exchanges offer tokenized stocks and bonds across Europe without a license.
    Bitcoin Slides as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for Aug. 1, 2025
    Are Traders Done With Ether? Options Market Now Prices Higher Risk for ETH Than BTC
    Market sentiment has shifted against ether, with downside insurance premiums costlier than for bitcoin.
    CoinDCX Engineer Arrested Following July's $43.4M Exploit: Report
    A software engineer working for CoinDCX has been arrested for alleged involvement in the breach after hackers allegedly exploited his credentials to siphon funds to six wallets.
    Bitcoin, Ether Start August on a Shaky Note as Dollar Index Tops 100; Yen Hits 4-Month Low Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls
    Major cryptocurrencies, including BTC and ETH, experienced volatile trading as the dollar strengthened following new U.S. tariffs.
    DOGE Suffers 8% Drop but Signs of Institutional Accumulation at 21-Cents
    Meme token DOGE fell sharply over the past 24 hours as a dramatic increase in volume drove prices down to key support levels. Despite the selloff, data suggests large holders may be quietly accumulating.
    XRP Falls 8% Below $3 After Hitting Resistance, High-Volume Selloff Signals Weakness
    Momentum indicators remain skewed bearish, though recovering volume profiles suggest some exhaustion in the sell-off.
    $600M Bullish Bets Liquidated as Bitcoin Drops to $115K, DOGE, SOL, XRP Fall 6%
    Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to $115,200, erasing some of its recent gains but still maintaining a relatively stable posture compared to other majors. Its dominance rose slightly as altcoins bore the brunt of the correction.
    Solv Protocol Introduces Automated Yield Generation for Bitcoin Holders
    Solv Protocol has launched BTC+, an automated vault for generating yield on bitcoin holdings, offering a base yield of 4.5% to 5.5%.
    Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Drops to $115K as Third Major Profit-Taking, New Tariff Tensions Add Pressure
    CryptoQuant data shows a $6–8B profit-taking spike in July as new whales offload BTC near highs. Trump's renewed tariff measures, announced Thursday, deepen the consolidation phase.
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    Forcing LLMs to be evil during training can make them nicer in the long run
    A new study from Anthropic suggests that traits such as sycophancy or evilness are associated with specific patterns of activity in large language models—and turning on those patterns during training can, paradoxically, prevent the model from adopting the related traits. Large language models have recently acquired a reputation for behaving badly. In April, ChatGPT suddenly…  ( 23 min )
    The Download: how fertility tech is changing families, and Trump’s latest tariffs
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families This week we welcomed a record-breaking baby to the world. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived over the weekend, developed from an embryo that…  ( 21 min )
    How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families
    This week we welcomed a record-breaking baby to the world. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived over the weekend, developed from an embryo that was frozen in storage for 30 and a half years. You could call him the world’s oldest baby. His parents, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, were themselves only young children when that embryo…  ( 21 min )
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    Kingston Fury Renegade G5 Lightning Review: Gen5 Comes To Kingston Products
    As the world slowly gets comfortable and saturated with the PCIe Gen5 storage standard, Kingston is officially throwing its lot into the arena with the Fury Renegade G5. It’s a storage drive aimed at people that are looking for the next best thing, along with folks that are demanding something faster than the current PCIe […] The post Kingston Fury Renegade G5 Lightning Review: Gen5 Comes To Kingston Products appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Google Introduces New Video Overviews Feature To NotebookLM
    Google has rolled out Video Overviews to its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM. This new feature helps transform dense materials like notes, PDFs, and images into visual presentations to aid understanding. Originally announced during Google I/O in May, Video Overviews builds on NotebookLM’s existing Audio Overviews by offering a more visual way to break down complex […] The post Google Introduces New Video Overviews Feature To NotebookLM appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    NVIDIA Ending Support For Maxwell, Pascal GPUs By October 2025
    NVIDIA is finally and officially ending support for the Maxwell and Pascal GPU generations. Come October 2025, all GPUs within the GTX 9 and 10-Series will receive their final Game Ready driver then, a sign that NVIDIA is ready to move on. After receiving their final Game Ready Driver, NVIDIA says that card using the […] The post NVIDIA Ending Support For Maxwell, Pascal GPUs By October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    KTM Komuter Services To KL Sentral Disrupted On Sundays Until Late September
    Commuters travelling on the KTM trains from Pelabuhan Klang to KL Sentral line are advised to prepare for disruptions on Sundays over the next two months. Its operator, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), has announced a temporary suspension of train services between Port Klang and Abdullah Hukum stations starting this Sunday on 4 August until […] The post KTM Komuter Services To KL Sentral Disrupted On Sundays Until Late September appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Tim Cook: Apple Is Open To Making AI-Related Acquisitions
    In terms of public perception, it’s difficult to argue that Apple is quite behind in the AI race. After all, its own Apple Intelligence had multiple stumbles before it even began its gradual rollout. So it’s probably not surprising to hear that the bitten fruit brand is open to mergers and acquisition in the field […] The post Tim Cook: Apple Is Open To Making AI-Related Acquisitions appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    ChatGPT Removes The Option To Make Your Conversation Discoverable In Search Engines
    Among all the recent AI tools, none are more popular than OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Ever since it hit mainstream appeal, similar cookie-cutter AIs have cropped up, where some people have either had some friendly conversations or have made it do some downright offensive stuff. However, for a brief moment, ChatGPT users had to be careful about […] The post ChatGPT Removes The Option To Make Your Conversation Discoverable In Search Engines appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Microsoft Becomes Second Tech Giant To Reach US$4 Trillion Valuation
    Microsoft hit a milestone by being valued at US$4 trillion (~RM17.11 trillion). It’s a first for the company in its 50-year history, but more importantly, it is now the second company in the tech ecosphere to hit said milestone, right after NVIDIA took first place for the title last month. A lot of Microsoft’s good […] The post Microsoft Becomes Second Tech Giant To Reach US$4 Trillion Valuation appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    WhatsApp Is Working On A Username Key Feature
    According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a username key feature. This feature will allow the user to set up a code that must be entered by those looking to contact the person for the first time. It was previously known as the “username PIN”. The username key serves as a privacy feature as it allows […] The post WhatsApp Is Working On A Username Key Feature appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Exynos 2600 To Be The First Commercial 2nm Chipset
    The Samsung Exynos 2600 chipset has already made unofficial appearances ahead of its official debut. Said appearances have given us a rough picture of its performance compared to other leading mobile chipsets in the market. More recently, its maker has confirmed that, by the time it goes out into the market, it would be the […] The post Samsung Exynos 2600 To Be The First Commercial 2nm Chipset appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Battlefield 6 To Launch On PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC On 10 October
    Following several leaked images from content creators, EA and Battlefield Studios have finally come out of the woodwork to officially announce its upcoming title, Battlefield 6. The reveal showcased several brand new features, such as a redefined combat mechanic, new and returning game modes, and multiplayer and single-player details, all of which we’ll get to […] The post Battlefield 6 To Launch On PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC On 10 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Google Pixel Buds 2a Render Appears Online
    Google is set to make a big announcement involving this year’s batch of Pixel devices later this month. One of them is the Pixel Buds 2a TWS. But ahead of its launch, it looks like an official render of the product has made its way online. This comes courtesy of Android Headlines, which has shared […] The post Google Pixel Buds 2a Render Appears Online appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    MITI: Huawei AI Chip Project Not A Government Initiative
    The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has explained that it has no involvement with any AI projects utilising Huawei chips. The initiative is not a government project, but rather a private sector venture. According to MITI, the private sector’s use of AI technologies depend on the strategic choices of the individual companies. The […] The post MITI: Huawei AI Chip Project Not A Government Initiative appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Opinion: Double Standards On Personal Data Collection Criticism?
    The topic of personal data collection isn’t new. In fact, it’s something many have been forced to tolerate for a very long time. This is largely because, in most cases, data is collected without consent and with little or no choice for opting out. But one thing is certain: unconsented personal data collection has never […] The post Opinion: Double Standards On Personal Data Collection Criticism? appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    US Lowers Tariff On Malaysian Exports To 19% From 25%
    US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order revising the reciprocal tariffs rate on various regions. As one of the trading partners affected by the updated ad valorem duties, Malaysia now faces a 19% tariff, reduced from the previous 25%. This new tariff structure will take effect seven days from the date of the […] The post US Lowers Tariff On Malaysian Exports To 19% From 25% appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    DJI Osmo 360 Now Official; Starts From RM1,879 In Malaysia
    DJI has officially unveiled the Osmo 360, its first entry into the 360-degree camera segment. Positioned as a flagship model, the new action camera boasts a custom-designed sensor architecture which enables for 8K video recording capabilities and high-resolution image capture. The Osmo 360 is compact and lightweight at 183 grams. It is built for durability […] The post DJI Osmo 360 Now Official; Starts From RM1,879 In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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    "No Tax on Tips" Is an Industry Plant
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    Benchmarking MicroPython
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    Design Patterns by Purpose: Reuse (Part 2)
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    As developers, we often deal with integer IDs in our databases. They are simple, efficient, and great for internal use. But what happens when you expose these IDs to the outside world? A URL like your-app.com/post/1 followed by your-app.com/post/2 can give away a lot of information. It reveals the total number of posts, the rate at which new posts are created, and can even make it easier for malicious actors to scrape your data. You can find the full source code, documentation, and open an issue on the project's GitHub repository. Obfuskey on GitHub Exposing a sequential primary key is a common practice, but it's not without its drawbacks. When choosing a solution to obfuscate these IDs, developers often consider a few popular options. Here’s a look at how Obfuskey compares to some of the …  ( 7 min )
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    Docmd: Markdown to Docs, No Bullshit Documentation Generator
    Writing documentation shouldn’t require a framework, a theme system, and a master's in YAML. Markdown is simple. So the output should be too. Docmd is a Node.js-based static site generator for documentation. It takes a folder of .md files and spits out a responsive HTML site — with themes, sidebars, nested components, the usual stuff — without touching React, Vue, or anything that thinks hydration is necessary to show text. Here’s the reality: Docusaurus is bloated. MkDocs is Python-based. Mintlify wants a subscription. GitHub’s own markdown rendering is mid. So I built something for developers who just want this: npm install -g @mgks/docmd docmd init That’s it. You get a working documentation site. Features (aka what actually works): Multiple themes (sky/ruby/retro) Nested custom containers: :::tabs, :::card, :::steps, etc. Sidebar config, breadcrumb, favicon, metadata, theme-modes GitHub Pages support Local dev server (docmd dev) Zero client-side JS frameworks (no React, no Bootstrap, no clutter) Built-in plugins (SEO, sitemap, GA) Pure markdown + YAML frontmatter - no templating drama Built For People Who: Write code, not content for marketing Prefer folders over CMSes Want to deploy docs to GitHub Pages without 30 extra steps Hate “init” scripts that install 200MB of dependencies Not For: People who want live search, Algolia (sorry dev.to team), or page transitions Anyone emotionally attached to React Marketing teams with a Figma addiction 🔗 docmd.mgks.dev @mgks/docmd github.com/mgks/docmd No setup wizard. No plugins just to get tabs. No weird templating syntax. Just markdown in → docs out. That’s the whole pitch.  ( 5 min )
    Networking Series 6: VPC Peering
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    GameSpot: THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025
    Get ready to dive into the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025, where the publisher will roll out fresh updates and brand-new game announcements from every corner of its universe. Think exclusive trailers, developer insights, and surprise teases that’ll have your hype meter off the charts. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about what’s next, mark your calendar and tune in for a virtual event packed with reveals, deep dives, and maybe a few unexpected cameos. This is the place to be for everything THQ Nordic! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Official 'Hold On' Trailer (2025) Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby
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    IGN: No, Hideo Kojima Won't Be Playing Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater - IGN Daily Fix
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    IGN: Donkey Kong Bananza - Every Forest Layer Fossil Location | Rare and Legendary
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    IGN: Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny - Official Extended Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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    Who's hiring — August 2025
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    OpenAI’s Research Revolution: Leadership, Innovations, and the Road Ahead
    The landscape of artificial intelligence research is rapidly evolving, and at the forefront of this revolution is OpenAI, a trailblazer known for its commitment to advancing AI responsibly and innovatively. As excitement builds around the anticipated launch of GPT-5, the next-generation model that promises to redefine the boundaries of what AI can achieve, the world is keenly observing the vision and expertise of the researchers behind it. With OpenAI being valued at an astounding $300 billion and boasting a user base of over 400 million people submitting 2.5 billion prompts daily, the impact of its work is unquestionable. Researchers like Sam Altman, Mark Chen, and Jakub Pachocki are not only shaping the future of OpenAI's projects but are also providing insights into developing reasoning…  ( 14 min )
    Ambler: rules of engagement with coding agents
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    Concordia: The Open-Source .NET Mediator You’ve Been Waiting For
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    Unbelievable: China Dominates Top 10 Open-Source Models on HuggingFace
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    Predicting win probabilities of premier league teams based on last seasons performance using Python
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    Chinese models pulling away
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    Why Choose the MERN Stack Over a BaaS Like Firebase or Supabase?
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    Very helpful source for OSS lovers, go check it out!
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    Creating PDFs from HTML + CSS in JavaScript: What actually works
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    Electric Vehicle Software Development – A Comprehensive Guide
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    IGN: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - Official Beginners Guide Overview
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    IGN: Exiledge - Official Gameplay Trailer
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    IGN: THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025
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    IGN: Battlefield 6 - Official Multiplayer Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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    IGN: Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Gameplay: Full Conquest Match on Siege of Cairo
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    IGN: Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Gameplay: Full Squad Deathmatch on Empire State
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    IGN: Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Gameplay: Domination on Iberian Offensive
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    IGN: Battlefield 6 - Official Combat, Classes, and Destruction Overview Trailer
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    IGN: Battlefield 6 - Official Maps, Modes and Portal Trailer
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    IGN: The House of Tesla - Official Release Date Trailer
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    Secret Life Of APIs: How your Apps talk Behind your Back
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    Ditch the Repetition! Introducing @arr for Smart CSS with FSCSS
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    TrixaHub.com – Free Tools for Devs, Designers, Creators, and Curious Minds
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    How Scaling AI is Driving a New Energy Crisis: Are We Prepared?
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    AI Agents for DevOps: Architect, Deploy, and Automate Like a Pro — Book Launch
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    From Nope to "Yes, Mom, I Applied." Or almost.
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    My Digital Breakthrough with SiteNear: From Chaos to Command
    About a year ago, I was at a digital crossroads. As a businessperson with several projects, including a clothing eCommerce site, a local directory for service providers, and a content-rich blog, I existed on the internet in several separate places. Every project ran on a separate web hosting service, and I needed different login credentials; the back end was causing headaches every time. Above all, it was highly dependent on third-party developers. It wasn't just inefficient; it was exhausting. I was welcomed by a clean, user-friendly interface, pinpointing something extraordinary: "No Credit card required!" This was especially interesting to me. The other sensational features that amazed me include: • None of the skullduggery of engineering is necessary Click the plus icon to create a…  ( 7 min )
    CODE – Currency Of Development Engineers
    In the digital economy, code is more than just instructions for machines—it’s the currency of innovation, efficiency, and value creation. For development engineers, every line of code written, optimized, or reused is a transaction in the economy of software. Just like financial currency, code must be spent wisely, invested strategically, and managed responsibly. Let’s explore how technical practices in coding mirror principles of financial discipline: Just as we aim to spend less for more value, we optimize code to consume fewer resources (CPU, memory, bandwidth) while delivering better performance. 💡 Efficient code is like a frugal budget it does more with less. Reusing well-tested modules or libraries is like reinvesting in high-performing assets. It saves time, reduces bugs, and accel…  ( 6 min )
    From Raw TCP to Real-Time Chat & File Sharing — No Socket.io, Just Sockets
    Introduction I began with UDP, a connectionless protocol that simply sends raw packets without caring about their delivery, order, or reliability. This gave me a contrast point before diving into TCP, which is connection-oriented, reliable, and stream-based. TCP uses a 3-way handshake (SYN → SYN-ACK → ACK) to establish a connection, and every client has a dedicated socket for full-duplex communication—both ends can read and write simultaneously. That got me thinking: Can I use TCP’s duplex stream to build a simple system for real-time messaging and file transfer between multiple clients? So I built it—from scratch. How It Works Message Broadcasting: File Transfers: Temporarily removes the data listener for regular messages. Listens for file chunks. Forwards file chunks to other clients. Re…  ( 6 min )
    🌟 Why Laravel Is Better Than Other PHP Frameworks
    In the PHP world, frameworks like CodeIgniter, Symfony, Yii, and Zend have played major roles in web development — but Laravel has rapidly become the most popular and developer-friendly among them. With elegant syntax, modern tools, and a thriving ecosystem, Laravel stands out as the top choice for building scalable, secure, and feature-rich applications. Here’s a detailed look at why Laravel is better than other PHP frameworks, especially for modern developers and teams. 🧠 1. Clean & Expressive Syntax 🧰 2. Feature-Rich Out of the Box Feature Laravel CodeIgniter Symfony ⚙️ 3. Artisan CLI = Developer’s Power Tool 🔧 4. Blade Templating Engine 🔗 5. Laravel Ecosystem is World-Class Laravel Nova – Admin panel Laravel Breeze / Jetstream – Auth scaffolding Laravel Horizon – Queue monitoring L…  ( 6 min )
    How I Turned a Voice AI Demo Into a Real SaaS App — Auth, Access, and Limits
    In Part 1, I shared how I built a voice-first AI tutor using Vapi, Next.js, and GPT-4. It was fast, expressive, and surprisingly helpful. But it was also... wide open. No user accounts. No access control. No usage limits. Just a playground. Now it was time to turn that prototype into a real product — with authentication, protected dashboards, credit-based usage, and a way to know who’s actually using it. Too often, early-stage AI tools ship as flashy demos without real product boundaries. They impress on launch day — but fizzle fast: No login? You don’t know who your users are. No limits? Users spam GPT-4 at your cost. No structure? Hard to scale or monetize. If you're building AI-first tools, productizing GPT isn't optional. The most successful AI apps treat access, usage, and UX as first…  ( 11 min )
    Andrew Huang: 10 free online tools for musicians!
    A handy roundup of 10 completely free online tools every musician needs—no wallet required. You’ve got a solid metronome (Musicca), a massive sound library (Freesound), a quick tuner (The Online Metronome), creative writing/production prompts, a reverse chord identifier, a virtual piano, a note-frequency chart, interactive Ableton-style music-making tutorials, plus a nifty inspiration generator for those creative blocks. On top of that, Andrew Huang sprinkles in links to his YouTube channel, plugin, book, course, Patreon, Discord and all his socials, plus his go-to gear and software picks. Dive in, bookmark your favorites, and get ready to make some music magic without spending a dime! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Hela - Official Release Window Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
    Hela puts you in the tiny paws of a fearless mouse for a co-op 3D romp through wilds inspired by Scandinavia. Gather up to three pals for local split-screen or team up online to explore breathtaking landscapes and tackle fun challenges together. Set to hit Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Epic Games Store in 2026, this adorable adventure was teased at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Just Dance 2026 Edition - Official Reveal Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
    Ubisoft’s Just Dance 2026 Edition just got a flashy reveal trailer, and it’s bringing the party to Nintendo Switch on October 14. Strap on your dancing shoes because this latest installment serves up over 40 fresh tracks. From Dua Lipa’s “Houdini” and OneRepublic’s “Counting Stars” to Madonna’s “Hung Up” and ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ “APT.” (plus a cheeky nod to Smash Mouth’s “All Star”), there’s no shortage of bangers to keep you busting moves all day. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: NBA Bounce - Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
    NBA Bounce serves up a fast-and-fun 3v3 arcade basketball experience with super-snappy controls, a lineup of playful game modes, and a family-friendly vibe. The trailer—unveiled during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase—gives us a taste of all the high-energy action you can expect. Mark your calendars for September 26, when NBA Bounce tips off on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2025
    Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven just dropped a fresh Switch 2 trailer, flaunting slick high-def visuals, spruced-up graphics, and all the deep RPG action you’d expect. Even better? A demo’s live now on Switch, so you can dig into the adventure before the full game lands. First unveiled during the July 31 Nintendo Direct, this sneak peek cranks up the hype for one of the series’ most anticipated reboots. Whether you’re a die-hard SaGa veteran or totally new to the franchise, Revenge of the Seven is shaping up to be a can’t-miss RPG. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Chillin' By The Fire - Official Launch Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
    Chillin’ By The Fire is a low-poly cozy campfire game from Oink Games where you build and maintain fires in dreamy spots like beaches, forests or snowy mountain tops. Gather ‘round the virtual flames, roast marshmallows and soak up the chill vibes. Set to launch July 31 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, the Official Launch Trailer just dropped during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025. Get ready to light up your next digital campout! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: NBA 2K26 - Official Gameplay Trailer
    NBA 2K26’s official gameplay trailer is here! Visual Concepts is bringing an all-new Dynamic Motion Engine, upgraded Rhythm Shooting and plenty of tweaks to make every dribble, pass and shot feel smoother and more realistic. Mark your calendars: NBA 2K26 tips off on September 5 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Steam). Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Star Wars Outlaws - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Dev Featurette | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
    Get ready to slip into Kay Vess’ boots in Star Wars: Outlaws, a slick third-person action-adventure set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. In this Nintendo Switch 2 featurette, Massive Entertainment and RedLynx give us a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re bringing the game to life—complete with flashy combat, heists and a handful of scummy crime syndicates to ally with or betray. Mark your calendars for September 4, when Star Wars: Outlaws lands on Switch 2 and lets you carve your own path through a familiar yet dangerous galaxy. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: IGN's Greatest Racing Game of All Time Bracket Building Livestream
    Ready, set, draft! IGN is kicking off its “Greatest Racing Game of All Time” bracket livestream where the IGN crew picks the initial matchups and you decide who zooms ahead. After the bracket is set, head over to greatestracinggame.ign.com to lock in your predictions and vote on which titles make it to the next round. Get your bracket dead-on and you could score an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, four top racing titles, a Logitech G923 wheel setup, plus a year of Peacock and Prime Video. Brought to you by Toyota Gazoo Racing. #IGN #Gaming Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: EA Sports FC 26 - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
    EA Sports FC 26 is kicking off on Nintendo Switch 2 this September 26, 2025, as revealed in the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025. The new trailer dives straight into the on-pitch action, showing off crisp animations, realistic ball physics, and electric stadium atmospheres on the handheld console. Get ready to pull off slick passes, nail-biting shots, and dynamic celebrations wherever you go—EA’s latest football epic is bringing full-pitch immersion to your pocket. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Rick and Morty Season 8 Review
    Rick and Morty Season 8 starts off on a pretty underwhelming note, leaning hard on recycled tropes and ideas that feel more meh than mind-blowing. The first half just can’t quite recapture the mad sci-fi spark we’ve come to love. Thankfully, things turn around big time with “Nomortland” (Chris Parnell stealing the show in a wild multi-Jerry extravaganza) and “Hot Rick,” where Rick finally has to face how his antics keep wrecking his family. It might not be the series’ most consistent run, but when it’s good, it’s still pure comedy gold. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    I hated React, so I created my own web framework, Nijor !
    Origin Story In 2020, at the age of 14, I stumbled upon React. Its complexity intimidated me, but the idea of custom HTML tags through components sparked my curiosity. Inspired by React and Vue, I set out to build my own web framework from scratch. By the end of the year, after countless hours of effort, I had created Nijor : a lightweight framework powered by JavaScript classes which allowed developers to write custom HTML tags. I was just shy of my 15th birthday when I completed the first version. The name Nijor comes from the Assamese word "নিজৰ," meaning "my own." It reflects the framework’s core philosophy: empowering developers to craft their own custom HTML tags with unique attributes, tailored to their needs. Reusable Components : Nijor lets you write modular, reusable components in *.nijor files. This keeps your codebase clean, organized, and easier to debug, saving time and effort. Scoped CSS : Say goodbye to CSS conflicts. Nijor scopes styles to individual components, ensuring they don’t interfere with each other. Need global styles? Just add them to style.css. Effortless Routing : Nijor’s file-system-based client-side router works out of the box. No configuration or extra code is needed, and it supports parameterized routing for dynamic pages. Server-Side Rendering (SSR) : Nijor supports SSR with a unique approach, setting it apart from other frameworks and enabling faster page loads. Reactivity (Beta) : Experiment with reactive variables using a specialized JavaScript syntax. While still in development, this feature lays the groundwork for dynamic, responsive applications. Nijor uses Rolldown (earlier used Rollup) and JSDOM behind the scene to compile all the *.nijor files to browser readable *.js files. Ready to explore ? Check out the Nijor Docs.  ( 5 min )
    👋 What is SqueHub?
    SqueHub is a modern PHP framework designed to help developers build scalable, secure, and elegant web applications with minimal overhead. Inspired by Laravel but built to be lightweight and flexible, SqueHub is perfect for those who want full control over their stack without sacrificing developer experience. 🧠 Blade-like templating engine Includes *@include, @section, @yield, @extends, and more. **🧩 Simple routing system **🔒 CSRF protection out of the box 📦 Composer-based packages , squehub/dataAnalyst, and more. **🔧 MVC architecture **⚡ Fast performance **📈 Recent Improvements (v1.2.0) Blade-style control structures: @if, @foreach, @else, @endif, etc. SEO meta tags, sitemap generator, and robots.txt support More flexible URL routing with middleware support Custom .squehub.php view extension handling View caching system (via storage/cache/) 🌍 Who Is It For? Backend devs who prefer PHP and control Educators and learners seeking clarity without bloat Teams who want customizable foundations *📌 Get Started 🚧 Official site: https://www.squehub.com https://www.github.com/squehub 🙌 Join the Community SqueHub **is open-source and actively evolving. We’re looking for early adopters, contributors, and PHP enthusiasts to help shape the future of the framework. 👉 Follow this org for updates 💬 Drop questions, feedback, or ideas in the comments 🤝 Interested in contributing? Let’s connect!  ( 5 min )
    Securing REST APIs in Go (Echo Framework Edition)
    Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. APIs are a goldmine for attackers if not properly secured. In this guide, we’ll lock down an API built using the Echo web framework. The focus will be on securing headers, input validation, rate limiting, and other best practices. Install Echo and required dependencies: go get github.com/labstack/echo/v4 go get github.com/labstack/echo/v4/middleware Security headers protect against attacks like MIME sniffing, clickjacking, and XSS. e.Use(middleware.SecureWithConfig(middleware.SecureConfig{ XFrameOptions: "DENY", …  ( 7 min )
    React Native Storybook Toggle
    🚀 Development Toggle for React Native: Seamless App/Storybook Switching in __DEV__ Mode Testing UI components in isolation with Storybook is awesome, but context switching can be a pain. Here’s how I implemented a floating toggle button that lets you instantly switch between your main app and Storybook—only in development mode—for maximum developer efficiency. Position: Top-left, with safe area insets (handles iOS notches/Dynamic Island) Design: Blue circular button with outline Ionicons Visibility: Only appears when __DEV__ is true Icons: library-outline (shows when in main app — tap to switch to Storybook) apps-outline (shows when in Storybook — tap to switch back) showStorybook boolean in RootLayout controls which view is active Tapping the button toggles Storybook/App State …  ( 6 min )
    What Happens After You Log a Bug? The QA Perspective
    Finding and reporting bugs is a key part of the job of every QA. While we are testing some software products, we often find bugs that we report in the form of a bug ticket in some Issue & Project Tracking Software. Many think that after reporting the bug, the job of the QA is done, but in reality, QA plays an active role throughout the bug lifecycle, from opening to its resolution. Continue reading this post on my blog: http://qalogy.com/what-happens-after-you-log-a-bug-the-qa-perspective/  ( 5 min )
    Self-Taught Java Dev Targeting NYC: Beyond Spring Boot/SSM, What Skills Maximize Junior Role Competitiveness?
    Hi everyone, I'm a self-taught developer targeting junior Java roles in NYC. I've built projects with: Backend: Spring Boot, SSM (Spring MVC + MyBatis), REST APIs Tools: Maven, Git, MySQL Basic Frontend: HTML/CSS, JavaScript To align with NYC job expectations, I'd like to focus on high-impact areas: Technical Priorities: Are cloud skills (AWS/Azure) or containerization (Docker/K8s) critical for junior roles? Should I deepen testing (JUnit/Mockito) or learn microservices (Spring Cloud)? Local Tool Trends: Do NYC companies prefer specific CI/CD tools (Jenkins vs. GitLab)? Is React/Angular familiarity expected for full-stack junior roles? Portfolio Optimization: Are cloud-deployed projects (e.g., AWS EC2) more impressive than local-hosted ones? I aim to invest time strategically. Any NYC-specific insights would be greatly appreciated!  ( 5 min )
    How to Use Tailwind CSS v4 in Docusaurus Without Breaking Its Styles🦖
    Tailwind v4 is fast, powerful, and modern but if you're trying to use it in a Docusaurus site, you'll probably run into one major issue: Tailwind’s base styles (preflight) override Docusaurus’s own CSS. This quick guide shows you how to install Tailwind CSS v4 into a Docusaurus project safely, so that Tailwind only affects your custom components, and doesn’t break the rest of your site. Run the following in your project root: npm install -D tailwindcss postcss @tailwindcss/postcss Create a file at: src/plugins/tailwind-config.js Paste this inside: module.exports = function tailwindPlugin(context, options) { return { name: "tailwind-plugin", configurePostCss(postcssOptions) { postcssOptions.plugins.push(require("@tailwindcss/postcss")); return postcssOptions; }, …  ( 6 min )
    https://outfitmasters.com/advantages-of-quantum-computing/
    Advantages of Quantum Computing 1. Superfast Data Processing One of the biggest advantages of quantum computing is its incredible processing power. Problems that take years to solve on regular computers could be handled Advantages of quantum computing in just a few minutes using a quantum computer. therefore This makes it ideal for handling big data, simulations, and complex calculations . 2. Breakthroughs in Scientific Research Quantum computers can simulate molecules and chemical reactions with extreme precision. This could help researchers discover new medicines, develop advanced materials, and understand biological in other words systems better. It opens up opportunities that are not possible with classical computing. 3. Solving Optimization Challen…  ( 8 min )
    How to use Python to automate cleaning service management
    Ever had one of those weeks where you’re juggling a million things—kids, work, oh, and keeping your house clean? Yeah, been there. I remember once booking a cleaning service over the phone, and by the time I confirmed everything, I’d already forgotten half of what I’d asked for. That’s when I thought, “There’s gotta be an easier way to manage this, right?” If you’ve ever used Cleaning Services Evanston, you know it can get busy—schedules change, tasks pile up, and suddenly, you’re double-booked. I figured, if I can automate my grocery list, why not cleaning service scheduling too? Python, surprisingly, makes it possible without feeling like you’re coding a rocket launch. APIs – Fancy word for “talking to apps automatically.” Schedulers – Think: a calendar on autopilot. Data parsing – Basic…  ( 6 min )
    📘 [En validación] Qué preguntar a tu arquitecto de software antes de pagarle (guía para CEOs)
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    Why scope creep is every PM's nightmare - When small changes stretch into infinity
    Scope creep is a term that sends shivers down the spine of project managers. It’s the silent threat that can turn a well-planned project into a chaotic mess. But what exactly is scope creep, why does it happen, and how can project managers prevent it? This article dives deep into the causes, consequences, and actionable strategies to manage scope creep, offering practical value for anyone looking to keep their projects on track. Scope creep refers to the uncontrolled expansion of a project’s objectives, deliverables, or requirements after the project has started. It often begins with small, seemingly harmless changes like a client requests an extra feature, a stakeholder suggests a minor tweak, or a team member proposes an improvement. Over time, these changes accumulate, stretching the pr…  ( 9 min )
    Understanding Value as a Developer: A Career Superpower
    Early in your career as a developer, it’s easy to focus on the technical skills. You want to write cleaner code, learn new frameworks, and become faster at building features. All of those matter. But if you want to accelerate your growth and stand out, there’s one thing that will set you apart far more than your coding ability: understanding how your company defines value. ⸻ The Story: How a Junior Dev Became My Replacement A number of years ago, I accidentally hired my replacement. He was fresh out of coding school, smart, curious, and excited to learn. At first, he asked a lot of questions about the codebase. Then, something shifted. Instead of just asking how things worked, he started asking why we were building certain features. He wanted to know what the product manager ca…  ( 6 min )
    👨‍💻 Teach Yourself CS — A Self-Taught Developer’s Roadmap to Computer Science
    Are you a self-taught developer or bootcamp grad who wants to build solid computer science fundamentals without spending years or a fortune on a degree? Teach Yourself CS curates the best resources to learn CS topics deeply, answering what you should learn and why it matters, not just dumping endless course lists. 💡 Why use Teach Yourself CS? ✅ Covers key CS subjects: algorithms, data structures, systems, networking, databases, compilers, security, and more ✅ Links to the best recommended books and lectures for each topic ✅ Structured to help you grow from an application developer to a strong engineer 🎯 Ideal for: Self-taught devs strengthening core CS knowledge Bootcamp grads bridging gaps in theory Engineers aiming for interviews at top tech companies Build real confidence by understanding how computing truly works. 🔗 teachyourselfcs.com  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Yakuza Kiwami 1 & Kiwami 2 - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
    Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 Are Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Get ready to step back into Kamurocho with fully remastered versions of Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2! The brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer (revealed during the July 31 Nintendo Direct) teases sprawling cityscapes, brutal beat-’em-ups and a ton of addicting mini-games to sink your teeth into. Both titles launch worldwide on November 13 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2—so sharpen your swords, dust off your dragon tattoo and prepare to reclaim the streets in style. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Official Wheatflour Wonderland DLC Reveal Trailer | Direct 2025
    Hello Kitty Island Adventure is getting its first DLC, Wheatflour Wonderland, and it looks utterly dreamy. Expect rolling fields of waving grain, dazzling stained-glass castles, mysterious ruins to explore and a sprinkle of magic around every corner. Mark your calendars for Fall 2025—Wheatflour Wonderland launches on Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PC (Steam). Pack your explorer’s hat (and maybe a snack) for this whimsical update! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - Official Launch Trailer
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – TL;DR Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound just dropped on PC (Steam), Switch, PS5, PS4 and Xbox Series X|S. This 2D side-scrolling action-platformer from Dotemu and The Game Kitchen (creators of Blasphemous) brings classic ninja combat back in style. The veil between humans and demons has shattered, opening a gateway to darkness. While Ryu Hayabusa heads off to avenge his father, fledgling Hayabusa Clan ninja Kenji Mozu must step up, slice through evil forces and save the day. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: The Conjuring: Last Rites Director on the End (and Future) of the Horror Franchise
    Michael Chaves reveals how The Conjuring: Last Rites ties the Warrens’ very first demon-hunting case to their final showdown, closing the loop on Ed and Lorraine’s epic journey and giving fans a chilling sense of full-circle destiny. He also teases the future of the Conjuring universe, hinting at fresh scares, potential spin-offs, and new twists that could keep the horror legacy alive long after Last Rites. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: The Conjuring: Last Rites - Exclusive Trailer (2025) Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson
    The Conjuring: Last Rites is the ninth big-screen scarefest in New Line Cinema’s hit horror universe, reuniting Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as real-life paranormal sleuths Lorraine and Ed Warren for one last spooky case. They’re joined by Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy as their daughter Judy Warren and her beau, plus fan-favorite Father Gordon (Steve Coulter) and a fresh cast of ghouls and humans alike. Directed by franchise alum Michael Chaves and produced by horror heavyweights James Wan and Peter Safran, the film boasts a script from Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, plus top-tier talent behind the camera—from cinematographer Eli Born to composer Benjamin Wallfisch. Catch it exclusively in theaters and IMAX on September 5, 2025 (September 3 internationally). Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    How to export indicators from XSOAR to Splunk
    Exporting LOLBAS Indicators from XSOAR to Splunk as a Threat Intelligence Feed This blog post walks through how to export indicators (specifically from the LOLBAS project) from Cortex XSOAR into Splunk using the Generic Export Indicators Service and configure Splunk to ingest the feed as a Threat Intel Lookup. Part 1: Setting Up XSOAR Step 1: Enable LOLBAS Integration First, you need to configure XSOAR to ingest indicators from LOLBAS. Go to Settings → Integrations → Instances. Search for the LOLBAS integration. Click Add instance and configure it: Set the fetch interval. Make sure “Fetch Indicators” is enabled. Provide any other required fields depending on the version of the integration. Click Test to ensure the integration is working correctly. Save and enable the insta…  ( 7 min )
    I Wanted to Learn Faster — So I Built a Voice AI Tutor with GPT-4 in a Weekend
    A few months ago, I noticed something frustrating. I’d spend hours trying to learn new concepts — watching videos, reading articles, or chatting with ChatGPT. But it still felt slow. Clunky. Passive. Typing questions felt like homework. Scrolling for the “right” explanation was exhausting. So I asked myself: What if learning felt more like a conversation? That question turned into Learnflow AI — a voice-powered learning assistant you can talk to, like a personal tutor on demand. In this series, I’ll show you exactly how I built it — from zero to a real-time, voice-enabled GPT-4 app using Vapi, Next.js, and OpenAI. Learnflow AI is a voice-first learning interface — think ChatGPT, but you don’t type. You talk, and the AI talks back in real time. It uses Vapi.ai for streaming voice interactio…  ( 11 min )
    JavaScript Array Methods Under the Hood: Push and Pop Explained
    JavaScript array methods push(), pop(), shift(), unshift(), and splice() are used every day by developers, but do you know how they work under the hood? In this article, we’ll break down the internal mechanics of these methods, explore their time and space complexities, and explain why some are faster than others. Whether you’re preparing for technical interviews or simply want to write more efficient code, understanding these fundamentals is a must. Let's start by defining arrays. Arrays are data structures used to store a collection of items in a single variable. These items can be of any data type, such as numbers, strings, objects, or even other arrays. In JavaScript, arrays are index-based. This means that each item is assigned a position (starting from index 0), making it easy to acc…  ( 6 min )
    Cercle: NTO, Sofiane Pamart - Loyalty (Cercle Odyssey Live Version)
    Loyalty (Cercle Odyssey Live Version) by NTO and Sofiane Pamart reimagines the original track as a live piano-to-synth journey that swings between tender melodies and pulsing techno beats, unveiling fresh textures in a stunning Cercle Odyssey session. French melodic-techno maestro NTO—whose signature sound has rocked Tomorrowland, Printworks and beyond—joins forces with classically trained pianist Sofiane Pamart, the genre-blurring composer who’s made waves by weaving rap influences into cinematic piano pieces. Together they create an unexpected, boundary-pushing performance. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    KEXP: Momma - Last Kiss (Live on KEXP)
    Momma tore it up in the KEXP studio with a fiery live take on “Last Kiss,” recorded May 15, 2025. Guitarists and vocalists Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman teamed up with Aron Kobayashi Ritch on bass and Preston Fulks on drums, all under the enthusiastic guidance of host Cheryl Waters. The session’s crystal-clear sound comes courtesy of audio engineer Kevin Suggs, mix wizard Joey Oaxaca and mastering ace Matt Ogaz, while cameras by Carlos Cruz, Jim Beckmann, Luke Knecht and Ettie Wahl (edited by Beckmann) capture every beat. Dive deeper at mommaband.com or kexp.org. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    Polyphonic: What's the Point of Music Biopics?
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    20 Million Users in 3 Months: What This Means for AI Coding Competition
    The landscape of AI coding tools is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with GitHub Copilot leading the charge as it recently surpassed the impressive milestone of 20 million users. This surge represents an increase of five million users within just the last three months, emphasizing the tool's rapid acceptance and popularity among developers. However, the race does not end here; competition is fierce as other heavyweights like Google and OpenAI strive to carve out their niches in the burgeoning market for AI-assisted coding. With growing interest from enterprise customers, indeed, 90% of Fortune 100 companies have integrated GitHub Copilot into their workflows. This growth not only illustrates the evolving role of AI in software development but also highlights the increasing significa…  ( 15 min )
    High-Performance Code Analysis Engine for Claude Code in C++17
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    Angular Material Blocks now supports Angular v20!
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    Gareth David Studio: The BEST Way to Organise Your Fonts! - Featuring FontBase
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    No Laying Up Podcast: 3M, Lottie Woad, Happy Gilmore 2 Review | NLU Pod, Ep 1047
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    IGN: Gold Gold Adventure Gold - Official Early Access Launch Trailer
    Gold Gold Adventure Gold has officially dropped into Early Access on PC, and it’s as gleefully chaotic as it sounds. This roguelike city-builder hands you god-like powers fueled by pure gold—build wild cities, pet towering monsters, and watch puny adventurers scurry about as you bend nature (and your foes) to your will with over-the-top spells. The new launch trailer teases all the mayhem: from epic city expansions to gold-fueled sorcery, it promises a sandbox of strategic madness wrapped in indie charm. Ready to embrace the glittery chaos? Gold Gold Adventure Gold is live now! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
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    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 ups the ante with slick arena-style combat and a deeper roster, building on the original without totally reinventing the wheel. Gear feels a tad superfluous and the Path of the Demon Slayer could use more meat, but the Story Mode’s solid narrative and the juice in the fights keep things engaging. On top of that, subtle gameplay tweaks and the roguelike Hashira Training mode freshen up the formula. It’s a worthy sequel that delivers a familiar yet refined Demon Slayer experience—just hopefully not one we’ll wait four years for again. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - Official Announce Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2025
    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection got its big reveal in the July 31st Nintendo Direct, showcasing a brand-new saga from Capcom headed to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) in 2026. Get ready to wander through breathtaking environments, team up with colorful new allies, and of course, take on all sorts of epic monsters in this latest chapter of the Stories franchise. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Once Upon a Katamari - Official Reveal Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
    Once Upon a Katamari just rolled onto the scene with its Official Reveal Trailer during the July 31st Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025. You get a first look at the classic ball-rolling chaos, now sporting slick new graphics and gameplay tweaks on the Nintendo Switch 2. Get ready to stick, roll and collect everything in sight—Once Upon a Katamari launches on October 24, 2025! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted - Official Announce Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
    Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted has just risen from the grave at the July 31st Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, giving the beloved tower-defense classic a fresh coat of paint and modern gameplay tweaks. Get ready to plant peashooters and unleash cherry bombs once more—this remake stomps onto Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 23. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
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    Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment just dropped its official gameplay trailer during the July 31 Nintendo Direct, showcasing wild hack-and-slash action straight from Koei Tecmo. Suit up this winter on Nintendo Switch 2 for a brand-new Legend of Zelda spin-off that promises explosive battles, familiar faces, and castle-smashing mayhem. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
    IGN: Pritto Prisoner - Official Teaser Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
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    IGN: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
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    IGN: Persona 3: Reload - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer | Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2025
    Persona 3: Reload just dropped its official trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2, unveiled during the July 31 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. This Atlus-made remake brings back the haunting “Dark Hour,” social links and turn-based Persona combat with fresh visuals and tweaks. Mark your calendars for October 23— that’s when you can dive into the revamped classic, battle Shadows and build bonds on Nintendo’s next-gen handheld. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )
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    Mastering AWS Networking: My Journey Begins!
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    Ekubo: A Simple Guide to Decentralized Liquidity on Starknet
    Ekubo is a decentralized trading platform (AMM) built on Starknet. It allows users to trade, earn, and provide liquidity with low fees and full control over assets. Ekubo lets users swap tokens and earn fees by providing liquidity. It uses Starknet’s fast Layer 2 technology for cheaper and faster transactions. Built on Starknet for speed and scale Non-custodial and permissionless Lower gas fees than Ethereum Smart liquidity management Concentrated liquidity On-chain order routing Wallet-based control Developer-friendly Low fees Full asset control Fast trades Only on Starknet Requires Web3 wallet Not beginner-focused Binance: centralized, custodial Coinbase: beginner-friendly, but limited DeFi tools Ekubo: decentralized, more control, but needs some DeFi knowledge Forbes Thinks Forbes highlights Layer 2 as key to Ethereum’s growth. Ekubo supports that vision by making DeFi more accessible and cheaper. Connect a Starknet wallet Go to Ekubo Swap tokens or provide liquidity Manage your positions anytime Yes, it’s non-custodial and uses audited contracts. It’s better for users familiar with DeFi tools. Starknet wallets like Argent X. Yes, but much lower than Ethereum mainnet. Currently Starknet only. Ekubo offers a fast, secure way to trade and earn on Starknet. It’s ideal for DeFi users seeking low fees and more control.  ( 5 min )
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    Embracing the Chaos of a Multi-Passionate Career
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    From Zero to Telegram AI Bot: My Experience Building with Bolt and Gemini
    I’ve built a lot of bots but never for Telegram. And never with AI. I wanted to push beyond my comfort zone in Python, and finally explore how hard (or easy?) it really is to build a fully working Telegram bot, one that doesn’t just echo messages, but helps with something practical: creating and editing content for Telegram itself. I chose the AI + content theme for a reason: We scroll past hundreds of Telegram posts daily, but what if AI could write, clean up, or even repurpose them right inside the chat? This is how the idea for my Gemini-powered Telegram assistant was born. Bonus: Why You Should Try It Too I started the project on Bolt.new - an AI-powered coding environment. After signing in, I was dropped into a minimal interface with a chat window. Bolt includes a full library of b…  ( 8 min )
    Debugging on the Move #25
    Servus and welcome to Day 25 – writing this one a bit earlier than usual, since I’m spending the whole day traveling by train. 🚆 Even while on the go, I’m not stopping. Today I’m focusing on: Fixing a few stubborn bugs that have been hanging around too long Cleaning up logic that’s been giving me trouble Making sure things stay stable as I prepare for new features While I’m at it, I’ve also started documenting parts of the CRM more clearly. It’s already helping me think through edge cases — and will make it easier to bring collaborators on board later. Let’s see how much I can get done before my stop. Thanks for reading! Jonathan (0xj0n1)  ( 5 min )
    The UX Exercise That Quietly Changed How I Design (and Mildly Embarrassed Me)
    This wasn’t part of any UI\UX Design Services framework. No Nielsen Norman writeup. No double diamond. Just something I started doing because my design instincts were quietly failing me. Everything looked fine. The layout was neat. The type hierarchy was sound. The interactions passed the sniff test. But people were still getting stuck. Or confused. Or just… bouncing. The metrics said "probably okay." My gut said "something’s wrong." So I tried something odd: I made up a user. Not a persona. A person. With a cracked phone, bad Wi-Fi, and a general mistrust of buttons. Then I used my product like they would. And it changed how I design. It’s not real research. It’s not scientific. It won’t pass peer review. It’s just this: pick a user who doesn’t exist (but might as well). Pretend to be the…  ( 6 min )
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    Apache Kafka Monitoring Principles for Real-Time Analytics Optimization
    Real-time analytics systems thrive on speed, precision, and uninterrupted data flow. Whether powering fraud detection, user behavior tracking, or logistics dashboards, they rely on streamlined data pipelines to deliver results in milliseconds. Techniques from Apache Kafka monitoring provide a valuable framework for observing and optimizing real-time analytics infrastructure at scale. In this guide, we explore how monitoring concepts from distributed streaming platforms can help you tune real-time analytics systems for reliability, efficiency, and low-latency performance. Analytics in real time is unforgiving. A 2-second delay in fraud detection can cost millions. Missed user clicks in ad-tech platforms reduce revenue. To prevent these issues, real-time systems must be watched continuously—…  ( 7 min )
    How to Prepare Your Data and Goals Before Building Anything with ML
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    Boas práticas para criar prompts - João Cláudio Nunes Carvalho
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    Mr Sunday Movies: Bulletproof Monk - Caravan Of Garbage
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    Conway's Law: The Organizational Frame your Architecture will not escape from
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    The Ultimate Guide to the MCP Inspector by CLI (Non-interactive Mode)
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    5 Skills You Need to Succeed in Computer Science (That Aren’t Coding)
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    The Cost of Carrying Broken Things
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    Nolan R Ostrowski on Leadership, Innovation, and Building for the Future
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    AWS open source newsletter, #212
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    Digital Archaeologists
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    Choosing a UK Application Development Company in 2025
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    What is Schedule Variance in Project Management?
    Is your project really on schedule—or does it just feel that way? In project management, delays often creep in unnoticed. Not because of poor execution, but because no one is tracking how time is slipping—until it's too late. That's where Schedule Variance (SV) in project management steps in. It reveals the gap between where your project should be and where it actually is. Let's understand it in a more detailed way. Schedule Variance (SV) is a metric that shows if you're ahead, behind, or on track with your project timeline. It's a part of the Earned Value Management (EVM) system, comparing: Earned Value (EV) – The approved budget for completed work Without SV, you're essentially managing on instinct. Here's what makes it essential: You detect delays before they derail delivery. Tackle pr…  ( 8 min )
    The 2025 Developer's AI Stack: 15 Tools That Actually Save Time (With Real ROI Data)
    The AI hype cycle has reached peak noise, but beneath the marketing fluff lies a harsh reality: most developers are overwhelmed by mundane tasks that consume a significant portion of their actual coding time. After analysing productivity data from 200+ development teams and tracking ROI metrics across Fortune 500 companies, we've identified the AI tools that deliver measurable time savings and genuine value. Forget the generic "AI will change everything" posts. This is about tools that reduce your 60-hour work weeks, eliminate debugging marathons, and ship features faster. Let's explore the 15 AI-powered tools that are revolutionising developer productivity in 2025. Before jumping into tools, consider this: studies show developers spend only 23% of their time writing code. The rest? Meet…  ( 9 min )
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    💻 What Are Terraform Provisioners? (And Why They’re Like the Crew That Moves In After You Deploy)
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    What is Equipment Loan Management Software?
    Managing equipment can be a complex and time-consuming task, especially for businesses, organizations, and institutions that rely on various tools and machinery for daily operations. From managing inventory to tracking usage, maintenance, and returns, the process can quickly become overwhelming. This is where Equipment Loan Management Software comes into play. In this article, we’ll explore what equipment loan management software is, how it works, and the key features you should look for when selecting a system for your organization. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a clear understanding of how such software can benefit your business, reduce operational inefficiencies, and improve overall asset management. At its core, equipment loan management software is a digital tool designed to h…  ( 10 min )
    Meet ARKLABS API: Stateful AI Inference you never heard about
    TL;DR: ARK Cloud API launches today with stateful AI inference (almost free input tokens), signup & model inference in under 10 s with Google SSO (no credit card needed), and up to 71% cost savings on Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large inference — all running on 100% EU‑based infrastructure. Most AI APIs are stateless—meaning you resend the same context over and over, burning budget and GPU cycles. As inference demand skyrockets, this inefficiency becomes a bottleneck. Enter stateful inference: Almost-Zero-Cost Input Tokens Context persists across calls, so you never overpay for tokens you’ve already sent. Optimized GPU Utilization Less recompute = more throughput on the same hardware. We built ARK Cloud API to fix that. Our stateful mode “remembers” your context so your input tokens cost zero—forever. That means richer, longer conversations and way more efficient GPU use. 🚀 10-Second Onboarding Google SSO → Dashboard → API Key. Blink, and you’re running inference. 💰 50 000 Free Credits No credit card required. Fuel LLMs, STT, embeddings, and Stable Diffusion. 🔀 OpenAI-Compatible API Swap endpoints, keep your existing code. 🇪🇺 100% EU Infrastructure GDPR-strong, no logs, no stored data. 💸 Pay-As-You-Go Only pay for output tokens and compute time. 🎨 Cheapest Stable Diffusion Best price on the market for Stable Diffusion Visit ark-labs.cloud Sign in with Google (⏱️ 10s) Claim your 50 000 free credits Integrate your existing calls to ARK Cloud API Scale with confidence—no hidden fees, total privacy  ( 5 min )
    Firebase Data Connect Introduces Enum Support for Enhanced Data Modeling
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    What is Data Integration: A Comprehensive Glossary in 2025
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    How AI Tools Are Helping Creators Grow Instagram in 2025
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    Introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence - Storyteller
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    The Mistakes of Learning Programmers
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    5 Lessons from Web Development That Apply to People-Finder Platforms
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    bloaty-metafile: visualizing the size of rust programs
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    My Journey into Data Science with Python: A Personal Story of Curiosity, Challenges, and Career Growth
    My Journey into Data Science with Python: A Personal Story of Curiosity, Challenges, and Career Growth When I began exploring the term 'data science,' it felt like a complex and distant domain. I never imagined it would become such an integral part of my professional identity. In this article, I share my journey into the world of data science with Python—highlighting lessons, tools, and real-world experiences that transformed my career. My Learning Curve: Struggles and Progress Data normalization and feature engineering Model evaluation metrics (accuracy, recall, F1 score) Vectorization and overfitting Hyperparameter tuning I made progress by committing to small daily goals, participating in Kaggle challenges, and watching Python tutorials. Python Libraries That Became My Daily Tools Hands-On Projects That Taught Me the Most Coursera – ‘Applied Data Science with Python’ by University of Michigan Kaggle – For competitions and practice datasets YouTube Channels – StatQuest, Krish Naik Real Python – For beginner to advanced tutorials Medium Blogs – Especially ‘Towards Data Science’ Where I Am Now in My Career If you're based in Chennai and looking to start a structured journey, take time to compare options. During my research, I came across institutions like Placement Point Solutions, which are often mentioned in discussions about the best data science with Python training in Chennai. Choosing the right place to learn can accelerate your path, but self-discipline and curiosity are just as important. To anyone thinking of diving into data science: start small, stay curious, and remember—it’s okay not to know everything. Learn one line of code at a time.  ( 7 min )
    Load Balancing AI/ML API with Apache APISIX
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    The Complete React Native Styling Guide Every Developer Needs
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    Why Did TikTok’s Parent Company Open Source Coze? A Look Into the Future of Workflow Agents
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    Bank Project using Java
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    Every developer has been there. You start a project with excitement, precise requirements, and what seems like a solid plan. Six months later, you're staring at missed deadlines, frustrated stakeholders, and a codebase that somehow feels like it was written in a different language by your past self. The statistics are brutal: according to the Project Management Institute, only 35% of projects are considered successful. In the software development world, this number drops even lower. But here's what most productivity blogs won't tell you – the real reasons projects fail have nothing to do with technical skills or cutting-edge tools. After analyzing hundreds of failed projects and interviewing developers across different companies, I've discovered the hidden causes that no one talks about. M…  ( 9 min )
    Stack Overflow: Vision, Features & Developer Insights
    “Cultivate community. Power learning. Unlock growth.” – the new Stack Overflow mission Announced at WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2025, Stack Overflow aims to become the most trusted source for technologists. The public Q&A network (all of Stack Exchange) is simply Stack Overflow, while ads, enterprise tools and data licensing are grouped under Stack Overflow Business. Source: A new era of Stack Overflow. On July 10, 2025 the company launched its first full re-brand poll with two logo concepts (modern “stack” vs. minimalist “(-_-)” face). Voting closed on July 15. Source: Vote on our new identity. Feature Status Why it matters Community Activity pilot Real-time pulse of active users & new questions. Chat relaunch redesigned Lower rep gate, new lobby for quick collaboration. sta…  ( 5 min )
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    The conversation around artificial intelligence often swings between two extremes: is it the new electricity, a utility that will redefine society, or the next dot-com bubble, a speculative frenzy destined for collapse? This binary view, however, misses the more crucial story. The real answer lies in the complex and fragile infrastructure upon which this revolution is being built. To truly understand AI's trajectory, we must look past the user-facing applications and analyze its underlying systems. Are we building a robust, scalable utility grid, or are we running a collection of brilliant but brittle prototypes? Standardized Generation: The "war of the currents" between AC and DC was settled, leading to standardized, large-scale power generation. Scalable Distribution: A robust, intercon…  ( 8 min )
    How to Create a TermBase File in Excel in 2025
    Need to create a TermBase eXchange file (TBX) from an Excel file? You’ve likely built out your glossary in Excel, navigated to the “Export” menu item and then realized there is no option to export to TBX format. The same goes for attempting “Save As.” Sound like you? What you need is a Microsoft Excel add-in that converts an .xls, .csv or .xslx file to a .tbx file. Essentially, a glossary converter. In this post, you’ll learn how to create a TermBase file using TBX Exporter For Excel. It’s a free Microsoft Excel add-in we developed at Pairaphrase. It will help you export your TermBase glossary from Excel as a TermBase eXchange file format, also known as TBX. Read this whole post to have a successful outcome. Or, watch the video below. Please note our add-in only works on Windows machines. …  ( 7 min )
    Difference Between Machine Maintenance Software and ITAM Software
    Machine Maintenance Software and ITAM (IT Asset Management) Software are specialized tools for asset management, each tailored to distinct types of assets and organizational needs. At first glance, they might seem similar because both involve managing assets. But in reality, they focus on very different areas. Machine Maintenance Software is designed to keep industrial equipment and machinery running smoothly, while ITAM software manages the lifecycle of IT assets like computers, servers, and software. Machine Maintenance Software, sometimes called Equipment Maintenance Software, is a centralized system built to plan, execute, and monitor maintenance tasks for physical, non-IT assets. It plays a critical role in asset-heavy industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, retail, a…  ( 9 min )
    🔧 How to Debug containerd Like a Pro
    containerd is fast and reliable, but when something goes wrong, it helps to know how to inspect its inner workings. Unlike Docker, containerd is more modular and transparent, which gives you greater control during troubleshooting — if you know where to look. In this guide, you'll learn practical debugging techniques for containerd. We’ll cover logs, runtime introspection, active tasks, snapshots, namespaces, and image metadata so you can diagnose issues with clarity and confidence. For more deep-dive strategies and expert-level tools, check out containerd Power Hacks — a complete PDF guide with real-world workflows, performance tuning, and advanced containerd internals. Your first stop when debugging any containerd issue is the system logs. Use journalctl to view live or historical logs fo…  ( 7 min )
    State Management Showdown – Redux Toolkit vs Zustand vs React Query
    Intro: Not all state is created equal — and neither are the tools that manage it. If you're building a scalable React/Next.js app, choosing the right state manager can make or break your performance, DX, and sanity. In this post, we'll compare Redux Toolkit, Zustand, and React Query, not just by theory — but how they behave in real-world frontend apps I’ve worked on. Let’s simplify the confusion. What Type of State Are We Talking About? Before choosing a library, always ask: “Is this state local, shared, or remote?” Type Example Best Tool UI State Modal open, input values Zustand or useState Shared State Auth, theme, cart items Zustand / Redux Server State API data (GET/POST), pagination React Query Redux Toolkit ✅ Pros: Time-tested, robust ecosystem DevTool…  ( 6 min )
    🚀 Speed Up containerd Image Pulls with These Proven Techniques
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    RFID & NFC with ESP8266
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    “Why Learn C” Book Announcement
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    IGN: Mario Kart World - Does Version 1.2.0 Fix Online Play? Patch Breakdown
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    How My Procurement Experience Shaped My AI Career Path
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    Agentic AI in ITSM: From Automation to Autonomy — The Roadmap for Enterprise Transformation
    Introduction Enter Agentic AI: a new class of intelligent systems that don’t just assist with tasks — they autonomously detect, decide, and act. Powered by Generative AI, multi-agent architecture, and platforms like ServiceNow, Agentic AI is driving the evolution from reactive operations to self-healing, autonomous ITSM. According to recent research, enterprises that successfully scale Agentic AI stand to unlock $382 million in value within three years — yet only 2% have deployed at scale. Trust, observability, and architectural readiness remain key challenges. Meanwhile, IT leaders are looking for clear guidance: How do we move from automation to autonomy — without losing control? This blog breaks down: The $450B Opportunity: Why Agentic AI Is Worth the Leap Capgemini and Forrester estima…  ( 8 min )
    🤖 YOGA AI ASSISTANT-BOT✨
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    Context processor in Django
    In Django, a context processor is a Python function that takes a request object as an argument and returns a dictionary of data that gets added to the context of every template rendered using Django's RequestContext. Context processors let you inject common variables into the context of all templates, without having to explicitly pass them in each view. Imagine you want your site to always display the logged-in user's name and the current year in the footer. Instead of passing that manually from every view, you can use a context processor. Define a context processor function: # myapp/context_processors.py from datetime import datetime def global_variables(request): return { 'current_year': datetime.now().year, 'user_ip': request.META.get('REMOTE_ADDR'), } Add it to settings: In settings.py, add it to TEMPLATES: TEMPLATES = [ { 'BACKEND': 'django.template.backends.django.DjangoTemplates', ... 'OPTIONS': { 'context_processors': [ 'django.template.context_processors.debug', 'django.template.context_processors.request', 'django.contrib.auth.context_processors.auth', 'django.contrib.messages.context_processors.messages', 'myapp.context_processors.global_variables', # © {{ current_year }} | Your IP: {{ user_ip }} Some useful built-in ones: A context processor is a handy way to share variables across all templates without manually including them in every view, helping to keep your code DRY and centralized.  ( 5 min )
    Beginner Tutorial: Starting DolphinScheduler with External PostgreSQL and Zookeeper
    This article will guide you step-by-step on how to start Apache DolphinScheduler using external PostgreSQL and Zookeeper. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, you can easily follow these steps to complete the installation and configuration in a Linux/Unix environment. In addition to the standard installation steps, we also share some cluster deployment tips to help you scale your system with ease. Of course, if you encounter issues such as database connections, Zookeeper connections, or service startup problems, don't worry—this tutorial includes detailed troubleshooting steps to help you resolve them quickly. Operating System: Linux/Unix (CentOS 7+ or Ubuntu 16.04+ recommended) Java Environment: JDK 1.8+ Database: PostgreSQL 9.6+ Distributed Coordination Service: Zookeep…  ( 8 min )
    The Reality of Debugging: How I Deal with "That One Bug"
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    Step-by-Step: Deploying a High Availability DolphinScheduler Cluster with Rainbond
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    Modelling Time Series Processes using GARCH
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    TIL - My First Dive into Ruby!
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    Pick Up The Power Of Array Method (Part 1)
    INTRODUCTION : Arrays play a big role in JavaScript. From storing data to updating it, array methods help us manage and work with values easily. In this part, we’ll look at the most commonly used array methods — simple to learn, but powerful in real-world coding. Each method is explained clearly, with examples you can try right away. This guide is great for beginners or anyone who wants to revise the basics. Let’s get started... 1.length() Gives back the array's total number of elements. const arr = [10, 20, 30]; console.log(arr.length); // 3 2.toString() creates a string from an array by separating its elements with commas. const arr = [1, 2, 3]; console.log(arr.toString()); // "1,2,3" 3. at() Gives back the element at the given index. allows for negative indexing. …  ( 6 min )
    S3 vs EBS vs EFS – AWS Storage Simplified with Real-Life Use Cases 📦
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    Boosting EF Core Performance with EF.CompileQuery
    Entity Framework Core (EF Core) is a robust ORM for .NET developers. While it provides a high-level abstraction over relational databases, some scenarios require performance optimizations — especially when executing the same queries repeatedly. One powerful, but often overlooked feature is EF.CompileQuery, which allows you to precompile LINQ queries and reuse them efficiently. When EF Core executes a LINQ query, it needs to parse, translate, and compile it into SQL. This process happens every time, even if the query structure stays the same. To avoid this overhead, EF Core provides the EF.CompileQuery method which lets you compile a query once and reuse it. var compiledQuery = EF.CompileQuery( (MyDbContext context, int id) => context.Users.FirstOrDefault(u => u.Id == id) ); //…  ( 6 min )
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    "Nature isn't classical, dammit, and if you want to make a simulation of nature, you'd better make it quantum mechanical." — Richard Feynman Quantum computing might seem distant—something for researchers in lab coats and dilution refrigerators—but its core ideas can actually inform how we design classical systems today. In fact, thinking "quantum-ish" may help us build better, more resilient systems in a world filled with distributed services, unpredictable inputs, and constant change. In classical computing, we do everything we can to eliminate uncertainty. We debounce inputs, retry failed requests, sanitize every form field. Predictability is king. But quantum systems don't fear uncertainty. They work with it—representing multiple possibilities at once until measurement collapses them in…  ( 6 min )
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    RAG to Riches: Transforming AI with Smarter Context
    It's no secret that generative AI has made its way into nearly every industry and sector powering everything from virtual assistants to automated research and content creation. As adoption grows, so does the demand for more refined, specialized, and high-performing models. We've moved far beyond simple use cases; today's users expect intelligent, context-aware solutions that adapt, scale, and deliver real business value. Most frequent users of generative AI have likely encountered this issue: the model seems to forget parts of the earlier conversation and starts producing irrelevant answers, vague or overly generic content, or even statements that directly contradict what was previously said. This usually happens when the conversation grows too long and exceeds the model's context window. …  ( 9 min )
    🧰 Windows OS Error Check & Repair via Command Line
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    Does non repetitive code really translates to better performance?
    Problem Statement: I wanted a function which can convert a column values of a data frame to string values if they are a dictionary or a list. This is a requirement if you need to add the data to MySQL Server, as SQL does not support complex datatypes like lists and dictionaries. This can be done using two approaches: Approach 1: We create a function which takes in a dataframe and goes column by column, then iterate through the rows to apply the required logic. # Approach 1 inputs the entire dataframe def convert_to_string_all(df): """ This function applies the required operation throughout all columns""" for col in df.columns: df[col] =df[col].apply(lambda x: str(x) if isinstance(x,list) or isinstance(x,dict) else x) return df test_all = convert_to_string_all(test_al…  ( 6 min )
    I knew RSC was a rake but I stepped on it anyway
    I’ve been a Next.js user since before it was cool. Back in my day we didn’t even have path params! We only had search params, and we liked it! (jk it was terrible) It was and continues to be the best way to render your React code on the server side to get that precious first load performance. Next.js has come a long long way since then. Vercel has done a fantastic job of making Next.js the preferred web development platform. All the gripes and weird web conventions were made into easy framework APIs. Some of it is still pretty unbelievable like generating OpenGraph images and ISR. The app router was a real major change and definitely caused some turbulence switching over. What has been even more interesting is the idea of RSC. RSC promised to simplify components and hydration. There was a…  ( 9 min )
    Title: XRP Price Analysis: Technical Surge and Short-Term Consolidation Risk
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    Title: Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon Partner to Launch Tokenized Money Market Funds
    Title: Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon Partner to Launch Tokenized Money Market Funds Introduction: The adoption of digital assets is accelerating, and traditional financial institutions are beginning to embrace this trend by launching tokenized versions of their products. Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) and Goldman Sachs (GS) have recently announced that they will be offering tokenized money market funds to their clients. This move is significant as it brings traditional asset classes onto blockchain rails, making transactions seamless and efficient. Partnership: BNY, one of the oldest and largest custody banks in the world, overseeing $53 trillion of assets, has partnered with Goldman Sachs Digital Asset Platform to launch tokenized money market funds. The funds will be available to institu…  ( 6 min )
    What is Layout, Paint, Composite? and How Do They Affect Web Performance?
    What are Layout, Paint, and Composite? Layout, Paint, and Composite are crucial steps in the browser's Rendering Pipeline. When a browser renders a webpage, it starts by processing the HTML and CSS. Then it figures out which CSS styles apply to each HTML element (this builds the Render Tree). After that, the browser performs the following steps in order: Layout > Paint > Composite Calculates where each element should appear on the page and how big it should be. Involves CSS like margin, top/right/bottom/left, width. If any of these properties change, the browser must recalculate everything, a process called Reflow. Fills in the pixels e.g. border, background-color, visibility. If this step runs again, it's called a Repaint. For certain CSS properties like transform and opacity, the brows…  ( 6 min )
    CodeBoarding: Interactive Diagrams for Codebases
    What I built I built an open-source project to help visual learners like myself get to know codebases. It uses static analysis + LLMs to create more accurate diagrams. And the best part? They are interactive (and free)! GitHub: https://github.com/CodeBoarding/CodeBoarding Examples: https://github.com/CodeBoarding/GeneratedOnBoardings/tree/main The challenge was generating diagrams at an abstract level without overloading the LLM. I used control-flow graphs to trim irrelevant code and only prompt the LLM with what's needed — which made the results far more accurate than raw LLM prompting. I also made it CI/CD-friendly by prompting the LLM with the Git diffs between commits to see if it led to changes that would impact the diagram. If so - we only focus on the concerned components for the regeneration. I am also building an MCP (model context protocol) server for IDEs like Cursor, so you can query code you don’t even have locally. The idea is to use the generated docs and diagrams to intelligently route your question to the most relevant lines of code - constrained on the budget of the users LLM context window. Hope you like it. This is my first public project, so I would really love to hear your thoughts. A few things I’m curious about: Do you run into LLM hallucinations when navigating large codebases? Would a lightweight MCP be useful in your workflow? It's currently Python-only - what language should we support next?  ( 5 min )
    How AI and Augmented Reality Are Transforming Broadcast Design
    In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, broadcast design is undergoing a seismic shift powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR). No longer confined to static graphics or linear workflows, today’s visual storytelling is dynamic, data-driven, and deeply interactive. At the center of this evolution is a new breed of creative professionals fusing technology with design to redefine how stories are told on screen. AI has introduced a level of automation that liberates creative teams from repetitive design tasks. From generating templated graphics in real time to powering predictive visuals for election coverage or sports analysis, AI enables broadcasters to focus on content while maintaining consistent visual quality. The integration of AI prompt engineering into g…  ( 6 min )
    AI Ethics: Navigating Future Challenges
    Are We Ready for AI's Ethical Dilemmas? Here’s a wild stat to wrap your head around: by some estimates, AI could be responsible for making up to 70% of business decisions in the near future. That means everything from who gets a loan to how a courtroom rules on a low-level offense could involve artificial intelligence. Sound exciting? Absolutely. Terrifying? Also yes. Let’s be real—AI isn't just spitting out Spotify playlists anymore. It's diagnosing illnesses, screening job applicants, and even dabbling in art and literature. Basically, AI is moving out of the garage and into the boardroom (and the voting booth, and the hospital…). The tech is incredible, sure—but here’s the rub: what happens when those algorithms make questionable calls? I remember sitting with a friend—an AI engineer,…  ( 15 min )
    Daily JavaScript Challenge #JS-238: Find the First Unique Character in a String
    Daily JavaScript Challenge: Find the First Unique Character in a String Hey fellow developers! 👋 Welcome to today's JavaScript coding challenge. Let's keep those programming skills sharp! Difficulty: Medium Topic: String Manipulation Given a string, find the first non-repeating character in it and return its index. If it doesn't exist, return -1. You may assume the string contains only lowercase English letters. https://www.dpcdev.com/ Fork this challenge Write your solution Test it against the provided test cases Share your approach in the comments below! Check out the documentation about this topic here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Map How did you approach this problem? Did you find any interesting edge cases? What was your biggest learning from this challenge? Let's learn together! Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below. 👇 This is part of our Daily JavaScript Challenge series. Follow me for daily programming challenges and let's grow together! 🚀 javascript #programming #coding #dailycodingchallenge #webdev  ( 21 min )
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    Ether Eyes Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2022 as ETFs, Corporate Treasuries Drive Rally
    ETH might have some more juice to push to $4,700, one analyst said, but strong resistance and seasonal headwinds point to consolidation.
    Coinbase Increases Bitcoin Holdings, Plans Tokenized Stocks In U.S.
    The announcement comes amid the exchange posting a disappointing second-quarter with shares down more than 6% in post-market trading.
    Strategy Looking to Raise $4.2B Via Preferred Stock to Stack More Bitcoin
    The offering comes just days after closing on the sale of $2.5 billion of STRC preferred shares.
    Bitcoin’s Momentum Is Losing Steam as Seasonal Headwinds Loom, 10x Research Says
    BTC could break down to potential support levels at $112,000 and lower during a likely consolidation phase, the report said.
    Coinbase Stock Tumbles 7% After Disappointing Q2 Results
    The company posted total revenue of $1.5 billion, lower than the $1.59 billion that analysts had expected.
    Strategy Earned $10B in Q2 on Back of Bitcoin Price Gain
    Led by Michael Saylor, the company guided to full year net income of $24 billion, or $80 per share, based on a year-end BTC price outlook of $150,000.
    Ethereum's Justin Drake Unveils ‘Lean’ Roadmap to Fend Off Quantum Threats
    The new framework is aimed at simplifying the protocol’s design while preparing it for the security risks posed by future quantum computers.
    Tech Darling Figma Soars 198% Following IPO; Holds $70M in Bitcoin ETF
    The developer of design software previously disclosed ownership of $70 million of Bitwise's BITB, with plans to buy another $30 million in bitcoin.
    SEC’s Atkins: 'Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities' Under Bold New Vision
    Paul Atkins, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said "most crypto assets are not securities."
    Tether Reports $4.9B Net Profit in Q2, Invested $4B in U.S. Initiatives
    The firm held roughly $8.9 billion in bitcoin in the reserves, translating to roughly 83,200 coins.
    Adam Beck's Blockstream Unveils Bitcoin-Powered, Liquid Network-Based Smart Contracts
    Co-founded by early Bitcoin contributor Adam Back, Blockstream introduced Simplicity to solve the limitations of Bitcoin as a smart contract venue
    Helium Plus Lets Businesses Join Solana DePIN Project With Just Wi-Fi
    The Solana DePIN project is launching a new service that allows businesses to contribute to the Helium Network with just Wi-Fi and without having to buy new equipment.
    Crypto for Advisors: Ethereum Just Turned Ten
    Ethereum turned 10, and Ether’s role as a treasury reserve is growing. Read about current trends.
    Robinhood's Strong Q2 Fails to Sway Cautious Wall Street Analysts
    Having nearly tripled in price from the April lows, the stock received a number of modest price target hikes, but no ratings upgrades.
    Visa Expands Settlement Platform to Stellar, Avalanche, Adds Support for 3 Stablecoins
    Visa's platform now supports four stablecoins across four blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana.
    Stablecoins Speed Up Thanks to ‘AWS of Crypto’ Alchemy’s Latest Upgrade
    Blockchain infrastructure firm Alchemy has released a punchy upgrade with its new Cortex Engine.
    ETH Going to $16K in This Cycle? Analyst Explains Why This Could happen
    Crypto analyst Edward says ether could surge to $15K–$16K this cycle, citing bullish technical patterns, ETF inflows and rising institutional demand.
    Clearpool Expands to Payments Financing, Debuts Stablecoin Yield Token
    The decentralized finance platform targets fintechs bridging fiat settlement gaps with short-term stablecoin credit.
    CoinDesk Indices and SGX Indices launch iEdge CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Indices
    Institutional-grade benchmarks built for crypto market participation
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Hedera (HBAR) Gains 7.9% as All Assets Climb Higher
    Aptos (APT) was also among the top performers, rising 5% from Wednesday.
    BTC Faces Golden Fibonacci Hurdle at $122K, XRP Holds Support at $3
    BTC bulls need to overcome the 161.8% Fib extension, the so-called golden ratio.
    Grayscale Launches Trust for Story Protocol to Tap Into $80T Intellectual Property Market
    The new Grayscale Story Trust offers investors exposure to $IP, the token powering programmable digital rights on blockchain.
    Tether-Focused Blockchain Stable Raises $28M to Power Stablecoin Payments
    The blockchain aims to enable fast, low-cost and stable digital payments using USDT as its gas token.
    Filecoin Jumps 2% After Defending Support at $2.38 Level
    Support has now been established at $2.38, with resistance at $2.55.
    BONK Rallies 8% Ahead of Trillion-Token Burn Milestone
    Solana meme token gains momentum as deflationary pressure builds with 1T token burn on the horizon
    ICP Rises 5% as Token Burn, AI-Powered Development Tools Fuel Rally
    DFINITY burns 1M tokens while debuting tools that enable app creation using plain English, sparking institutional demand.
    Bitcoin Shakes Off Powell Jitters: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for July 31, 2025
    Germany’s AllUnity Launches BaFin-Regulated Euro Stablecoin EURAU
    EURAU is claimed to be the first euro stablecoin under BaFin’s e-money license.
    NEAR Protocol Surges on Institutional Buying, Recovers 8% from Key Support Zone
    NEAR's 23-hour trading session from July 30 to July 31 signals strong institutional conviction, propelling prices from $2.52 to $2.73.
    Whale Activity Surges as Bitcoin Builds Momentum Toward New Highs
    Retail and institutional investors are aggressively accumulating BTC, echoing bullish patterns last seen during the 2024 U.S. election.
    Rice Robotics to Debut RICE Token for AI Data Marketplace on TokenFi Launchpad
    With robots deployed at Softbank, 7-Eleven Japan and Mitsui Fudosan, the company is introducing a token to decentralize and monetize robotics data using a DePIN model.
    Crypto Exchange Kraken's Earnings Fell 6.8% Year-Over-Year to $79.7M in Q2
    The exchange highlighted market turbulence related to the imposing of steeper tariffs by President Trump on trade with the U.S.
    The Ether Machine Kicks Off $463M ETH Treasury Strategy With $57M Purchase
    The Ether Machine started deploying its ETH treasury strategy, with over $400 million in reserves remaining for future purchases.
    Strategy's Market Hints at Strongest Downside Risk Since April
    Shares of Strategy have fallen over 14% in two weeks, closing below the 50-day simple moving average.
    Bolivia Looks to El Salvador for Help Building Its Crypto Regulatory Framework
    Bolivia’s central bank has signed a cooperation agreement with El Salvador’s crypto regulator to help build a local digital asset ecosystem.
    Bitcoin, XRP, Ether Recoup Overnight Losses as Analysts Point to Growing Threat to Fed Independence
    Analysts highlighted concerns over the Fed's independence, with two Trump-appointed officials dissenting in favor of a rate cut on Wednesday.
    Asia Morning Briefing: MSFT, Meta Soar on Strong AI Earnings, But Crypto AI Tokens Fail to Follow
    MSFT and Meta both rocketed off in after-hours trading after reporting strong earnings, thanks to Artificial Intelligence, but on the crypto side, there wasn't much movement.
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    Deep Cogito goes big, releasing 4 new open source hybrid reasoning models with self-improving ‘intuition’
    Arora explains this as a difference between searching for a path versus already knowing roughly where the destination lies.  ( 10 min )
    Hard-won vibe coding insights: Mailchimp’s 40% speed gain came with governance price
    Intuit Mailchimp's experience with vibe coding reveals governance frameworks and tool selection strategies that enterprises can apply to avoid common AI coding pitfalls.  ( 8 min )
    Amazon DocumentDB Serverless database looks to accelerate agentic AI, cut costs
    AWS continues to expand its serverless database offerings, aiming to help improve cost and lower operational complexity.  ( 8 min )
    You’ve heard of AI ‘Deep Research’ tools…now Manus is launching ‘Wide Research’ that spins up 100+ agents to scour the web for you
    The implication seems to be that running all these agents in parallel is faster and will result in a better and more varied set of products.  ( 8 min )
    Informatica advances its AI to transform 7-day enterprise data mapping nightmares into 5-minute coffee breaks
    Informatica's data platform evolution shows how it uses AI to actually serve enterprise needs.  ( 9 min )
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    The Download: OpenAI’s future research, and US climate regulation is under threat
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The two people shaping the future of OpenAI’s research —Will Douglas Heaven For the past couple of years, OpenAI has felt like a one-man brand. With his showbiz style and fundraising glitz, CEO…  ( 22 min )
    The two people shaping the future of OpenAI’s research
    For the past couple of years, OpenAI has felt like a one-man brand. With his showbiz style and fundraising glitz, CEO Sam Altman overshadows all other big names on the firm’s roster. Even his bungled ouster ended with him back on top—and more famous than ever. But look past the charismatic frontman and you get…  ( 38 min )
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    Honda Prelude Returns As A Hybrid; Set For September Launch In Japan
    After a 24-year hiatus, the iconic Honda Prelude is making its long-awaited return—this time as a hybrid. The two-door coupe is slated to debut in Japan in September 2025, marking a new chapter in the Prelude’s legacy. Ahead of its launch, the coupe is currently being showcased at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). […] The post Honda Prelude Returns As A Hybrid; Set For September Launch In Japan appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Super Series Rumoured To Launch Before 2026
    It’s been a little more than half a year since NVIDIA launched its GeForce RTX 50 Series, and just a little more than two months since rumours of the RTX 50 Super Series began to spread. While many of us aren’t expecting said lineup to make its debut until sometime next year, there is a […] The post NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Super Series Rumoured To Launch Before 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    13MP: Malaysia Considers Monthly EPF Payouts For Retirees
    The Malaysian government is considering a monthly pension payout under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for retirees. This will be in addition to the current limp sum withdrawal, with contributions being split into retirement savings and pension. “Through this effort, workers will be able to withdraw a portion of their savings while also receiving a […] The post 13MP: Malaysia Considers Monthly EPF Payouts For Retirees appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    13MP: Govt Targets 98% 5G Coverage, 95% Digitalisation Of Federal Services By 2030
    As part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) tabling today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the government is aiming to expand 5G coverage to 98% of residential, industrial and rural areas by 2030. The push is in line with efforts to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across the nation. “This isn’t just […] The post 13MP: Govt Targets 98% 5G Coverage, 95% Digitalisation Of Federal Services By 2030 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    13MP: Enhancement For Public Transport And Infrastructure Development Across Malaysia
    During the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) tabling today in Dewan Rakyat, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the public transport system and road network across the nation will be further enhanced under the plan. The improvements will be implemented through a range of initiatives, including new infrastructure projects, the upgrading of existing routes, […] The post 13MP: Enhancement For Public Transport And Infrastructure Development Across Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Malaysia To Become AI Nation, Digital Tech Hub By 2030
    Malaysia is aiming to become an “inclusive and sustainable” AI nation by 2030. At today’s tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim outlined the aspiration to transform the country into a regional hub for digital technology as well as products and services under the “Made by Malaysia” branding. To […] The post Malaysia To Become AI Nation, Digital Tech Hub By 2030 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Nuclear Energy Brought Up During 13MP Talks
    Talks of nuclear energy were revived during the government’s 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP). At current, the administration is discussing the potential of throwing the power source into the country’s energy generation mix by 2031. As to who will be handling the possible development and potential construction of a nuclear power plant in Malaysia, that responsibility […] The post Nuclear Energy Brought Up During 13MP Talks appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Rahmah Internet Packages To Continue Under 13th Malaysia Plan
    The government will continue offering affordable internet packages under the Rahmah initiative to ease the financial burden faced by Malaysians. This was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in Parliament earlier today. Anwar confirmed that Rahmah Packages for internet services will be maintained, ensuring […] The post Rahmah Internet Packages To Continue Under 13th Malaysia Plan appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    HONOR Magic V5 Now Available Via Postpaid Telco Plans
    The HONOR Magic V5 was added onto shelves last week, which is itself a week after it was officially launched locally. Now, local telcos have added it into their inventory, incorporating it into some of their plan offerings. The good news is that, since the phone is only available in one memory and storage configuration, […] The post HONOR Magic V5 Now Available Via Postpaid Telco Plans appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Pricing Leaks; Preorders To Open During Gamescom 2025
    Back in June, ASUS revealed everything about its upcoming gaming handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally X and Ally, save for pricing and availability. Luckily for the internet, reliable leaksters have seemingly managed to sniff out those little details. According to the French portal Dealabs, ASUS plans on opening preorders for the Xbox Ally X and […] The post ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Pricing Leaks; Preorders To Open During Gamescom 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Felda Has A Mobile App; Essential Info Access Point For Settlers
    The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has launched a mobile app for the use of settlers. It’s simply called MyFelda, and it’s made with the goal of enhancing governance, transparency and inclusivity within the settler community. But what does it actually do? For settlers, it primarily serves as a hub for reliable, up-to-date info. This […] The post Felda Has A Mobile App; Essential Info Access Point For Settlers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    KTMB Adds Extra ETS Services For Holiday Season
    Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) released an announcement stating that it will be adding two additional Electric Train Service (ETS) trains in conjunction with the school holidays and upcoming public holidays, including Malaysia Day, Maulidur Rasul, and Malaysia Day. These trains will be added on the route from KL Sentral to Padang Besar. The extra […] The post KTMB Adds Extra ETS Services For Holiday Season appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra To Get Bigger Battery
    As Samsung prepares to launch the next generation of its tablets later this year, leaks have already started to surface. We were previously treated to a render of the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which revealed some tweaks to its design. Now, a new certification listing has shed more light on the tablet. The Galaxy Tab […] The post Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra To Get Bigger Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Digital Ministry: NACSA Finalising Malaysia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2025–2030
    According to the Digital Ministry, the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) is finalising Malaysia’s Cyber Security Strategy (MCSS) 2025–2030. This strategy serves as a continuation of MCSS 2020–2024 and will involve three key stakeholders, namely the government, businesses, and the community. In addition to this, the MCSS will also consider emerging technologies like artificial intelligence […] The post Digital Ministry: NACSA Finalising Malaysia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2025–2030 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Fahmi: Mobile Phone Data Initiative To Remain
    The government has no intention of cancelling the Mobile Phone Data (MPD) initiative, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil told Parliament, reaffirming that it complies with Cabinet decisions, domestic legislation and international standards. He insisted that no privacy violations have occurred since its implementation. Responding to a query from Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah (PN-Langkawi) on whether the […] The post Fahmi: Mobile Phone Data Initiative To Remain appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

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    A post by Gabriel Soares  ( 4 min )
    From Rejection to Recognition: How a "Failed" Hackathon Led to Our Biggest "Win"
    The story of building an AI shopping agent, facing disappointment, and finding unexpected success Who are we? We are two college students, had this crazy idea. What if we could build an AI agent that would revolutionize online shopping? Not just another chatbot, but a truly intelligent agent that could understand user emotions and budget, recommend, and help users make better purchasing decisions. So we entered the Bolt Hackathon with high hopes and endless energy. The Supabase Struggle Connecting our AI agent to Supabase became our biggest headache. Just when we thought everything was working smoothly, something would break. The agent would stop responding. Data wouldn't save properly. Edge functions felt impossible to debug. The API Limitation Crisis We were using a thir…  ( 7 min )
    What GitOps changes about elevated access
    Recently, we surveyed the industry to gain insights into the adoption and challenges of real-world GitOps, with the results forming the State of GitOps report. While reviewing the trends and results, the data around one key finding jumped out at me: GitOps reduces elevated access Overall, 66% of respondents agreed. Among organizations with higher GitOps maturity, agreement rose to 77%, but interestingly, there was also a slight increase in disagreement among the highest performers. So, does GitOps change or reduce the need for elevated environment access, and should it? The 4 GitOps principles encourage you to avoid manually logging into environments and performing tasks. The goal is to manage system state declaratively through version-controlled configuration and apply those states autom…  ( 8 min )
    Why Rust Programming Language Became the Most Loved Developer Choice (5 Years Running!)
    Remember when everyone said C++ would rule systems programming forever? Yeah, that aged about as well as MySpace. After a decade of wrestling with segfaults and memory leaks, I finally dove into Rust. The result? I'm never going back. And apparently, neither is anyone else - Stack Overflow just crowned Rust the "most loved" language for the FIFTH year straight. Discord cut their servers from hundreds to just 5 (not a typo!) Senior Rust devs pulling $300K+ at FAANG Microsoft rewriting Windows kernel components in Rust 70% of security bugs just... disappear Real performance benchmarks (Rust vs C++ vs Go) Complete salary breakdown by US tech hub Working code examples you can actually use Why companies like AWS hired entire Rust teams Honest learning curve assessment (spoiler: it's rough but worth it) I spent weeks researching, benchmarking, and talking to Rust devs across Silicon Valley to understand why this language has developers absolutely obsessed. Read the full deep dive here →  ( 5 min )
    Context engineering for production-grade web agents
    Web agents suffer from the AI demo-production gap. Calvin French-Owen's great post about AI products describes the demo-production gap: In a strange twist, most AI demos nail the "upside" phase, but that's where they get stuck: just a demo, not a product... The upside of a web agent is great: it can automate web workflows that are tedious for humans to do. But the downside of a flaky web agent is obvious: it can't be used reliably in production! When we first tried to productionize our web agents, we had a <10% success rate for completing critical, repeatable tasks like downloading 50+ checks from a webpage. We initially thought this high failure rate was due to prompt underspecification. If we learned to describe the ideal workflow precisely, we hoped the agent would somehow become reliab…  ( 11 min )
    🧠 My Personal Bash Scripts Repository on GitHub
    Hey Devs! 👋 I've created a GitHub repo that includes all the Bash scripts I’m using and learning from during my Linux administration and cybersecurity training. 🔗 Repo Link: github.com/SeifEldienAhmad/BashScripts Update automation scripts Backup utilities User and permission management Aliases and shortcuts Scripts that I personally use and test 💡 Feel free to clone, fork, or contribute if you'd like! 🔄 I'll be adding more as I go through RHSA and my Red Team learning roadmap. 👉 Ready to explore? Check out the repo now » Author: Seif Eldien Ahmad Mohammad Other name variations I go by (for SEO and clarity): SeifEldien, Seif Eldein, Seif Eldien, Seif Ahmad ✅ Official GitHub & tech content published under: Seif Eldien Ahmad Mohammad github.com/SeifEldienAhmad  ( 5 min )
    🎬 CineFlow: A Self-Hosted Workflow to Automate Jellyfin + Jackett + Transmission
    If you're into home servers, automation, or just want a more lightweight alternative to things like Overseerr or Sonarr/Radarr, you might find this useful. 🚀 What Is CineFlow? CineFlow is a self-hosted automation tool that: Fetches trending movies and series from TMDB Searches for torrents using Jackett Adds them to Transmission for download Reads your Jellyfin library and lets you “mark” items as favorites → auto-downloads them Stores all data locally — no database required It’s lightweight, Docker-based, and runs on flat files using Python + YAML-based workflows. 🔗 GitHub https://github.com/szilab/CineFlow  ( 5 min )
    Common Challenges in Migration Projects and How to Overcome Them
    Introduction The migration of systems and data, whether to the cloud, to new platforms, or between different environments, is a complex process fraught with pitfalls. While the promise of greater efficiency, scalability, and cost reduction is appealing, many migration projects face significant challenges that can lead to delays, budget overruns, and even complete failures. With years of experience leading and participating in large-scale migration projects, I have observed patterns of problems that repeatedly arise. This article aims to identify the most common challenges in migration projects and offer practical strategies to overcome them, ensuring a smooth and successful transition. 1. Underestimating the Planning Phase One of the most frequent mistakes in migration projects is the rush…  ( 9 min )
    Nostalgic web windows 95 portfolio
    I’d like to share my web portfolio that I have been building as my fun hobby It is a simple windows 95 portfolio but I have added some features in there that might be fun to play around with. The tech stack is React, Node, Mongodb, Websocket and libraries… Live web Github link any suggestion would be appreciated.  ( 5 min )
    Warum deine Coding-Skills allein nicht reichen: Content-Marketing für Entwickler
    Du bist ein brillanter Entwickler, deine Webseiten sind technisch perfekt, dein Code ist clean – aber die Kunden bleiben trotzdem aus? Willkommen im Alltag vieler Freelancer und Remote-Entwickler! Ich kenne das Problem nur zu gut. Nach über 200 begleiteten Projekten mit Remoteunternehmen kann ich dir sagen: Die besten Programmierer sind nicht automatisch die erfolgreichsten Unternehmer. Was macht den Unterschied? Content-Marketing – und zwar in Form von strategischen Blogbeiträgen. Ich war genauso. Drei Jahre lang habe ich gedacht: "Mein Code spricht für sich." Spoiler: Tut er nicht. Zumindest nicht laut genug. Ein gut geschriebener Blogbeitrag ist wie ein fleißiger CI/CD-Pipeline – er arbeitet 24/7 für dich, ohne dass du ständig eingreifen musst. Während du schläfst, löst er Probleme für…  ( 7 min )
    ⚽ Predicting 2024/25 Premier League Win Probabilities Using Python
    In this project, I explored how to predict the probability of Premier League teams winning games in the 2024/25 season, using their 2023/24 results as a baseline. I used Python, the API-Football API, and some light statistics to model each team's win probability. Let’s break it down 👇 Predict how many games each team is likely to win in the 2024/25 season using: 🧮 Bernoulli Distribution (win or no win) 🎲 Binomial Probability Model 📈 Visualizations with Seaborn & Matplotlib import requests import pandas as pd from scipy.stats import binom import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import seaborn as sns I used the API-Football service to get Premier League match data for the 2023/24 season: API_KEY = 'your_api_key' BASE_URL = 'https://v3.football.api-sports.io' HEADERS = {'x-apisports-key': API_K…  ( 6 min )
    Análisis predictivo de amarres con TensorFlow en Python
    ¿Alguna vez has querido saber si un amarre funcionará antes de intentarlo? Sí, suena medio loco, lo sé… Pero, ¿y si te digo que con un poco de código, intuición y TensorFlow puedes jugar con esa idea? Déjame contarte cómo llegué hasta aquí. Una tarde me encontraba con mi computadora, entre líneas de código y tazas de café frío, preguntándome si todo lo que tiene que ver con los amarres, rituales y energías podía analizarse de forma más… racional. No para romper el encanto, claro. Pero tú sabes, a veces la curiosidad te gana. Fue ahí cuando pensé: “¿Y si uso Python para analizar patrones en testimonios de amarres?” Y boom. Me obsesioné. En palabras simples —y sin ponerme muy técnico, lo prometo—, es como enseñarle a una máquina a adivinar lo que podría pasar. No es magia (aunque a veces l…  ( 6 min )
    Day 9: Shell Scripting Challenge Directory Backup with Rotation
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    🐘 One-Click Production-Ready PostgreSQL HA Cluster with Docker, Patroni, and HAProxy
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    Creating with Bolt
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    Creating with Bolt
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    Creating with Bolt
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    Creating with Bolt
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    Creating with Bolt
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    Creating with Bolt
    This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. I was inspired and I felt a call to contribute something not just to the children in my family but all the children in my community. This project was built primarily by the agent. I had the vision for creating a tool to help parents manage their young ones. But it is the A.I agent that brought my vision to reality It is difficult to undo changes once made. I also had instances when I doubted if I was up to the task. But I was patient and persevered and I am very proud of my achievement  ( 4 min )
    Creating with Bolt
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    Terraform + AWS Free Tier, From Zero to Test Deployment: A 20‑Minute Playground
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    Hands-On Guide: Launching a WordPress Blog Using AWS Lightsail (For Beginners)
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    Level Up Your GitHub Repo with Professional Documentation 🔥
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    ☁️ EC2: AWS-Elastic Compute Cloud (Real-World Friendly )
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    Cómo Instalar Deathmatch Classic de Steam en Manjaro, Arch y Otras Distribuciones
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    Características Técnicas del Sistema Operativo Linux CentOS
    CentOS es una distribución de Linux que se ha convertido en una opción popular entre los administradores de sistemas y los desarrolladores. A continuación, se presentan sus características técnicas más relevantes: Sistema Operativo: CentOS Tipo: Linux Origen: Estados Unidos Estado del Proyecto: Activo Ranking: 8K (en popularidad) CentOS es compatible con varias arquitecturas, lo que lo hace versátil para diferentes entornos: aarch64 ppc64le x86_64 La distribución ofrece soporte para diferentes entornos de escritorio, facilitando la personalización de la experiencia del usuario: GNOME KDE CentOS se clasifica en varias categorías, lo que refleja su diversidad de uso: Desktop Live Medium Server CentOS es una distribución activa y robusta, ideal para servidores y estaciones de trabajo. Su compatibilidad con múltiples arquitecturas y entornos de escritorio, junto con su estado activo, la convierten en una opción atractiva para quienes buscan un sistema operativo Linux confiable. Para más información, puedes visitar su sitio web oficial.  ( 4 min )
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    Two Writers. Two Documents. Two Very Different Reviews.
    Recently, I submitted a document for review alongside a colleague. Both of our drafts were similar in tone, content, and structure. Yet, while my colleague’s work sailed through with minimal feedback, mine was heavily criticized. Every sentence was picked apart, and every choice was questioned. It quickly stopped feeling like constructive feedback and started feeling personal. As technical writers, we expect our work to be reviewed critically—that’s how we grow. But when the same standard isn’t applied to everyone, the process feels unfair. Was the issue truly with my content, or was I up against someone’s personal preference? Or worse, bias? In moments like these, it doesn’t matter if your writing is technically perfect. What matters is that someone’s preferences or opinions can overshadow collaboration and fairness. It’s an uncomfortable reality: great work can be stalled, not because of its quality, but because of who wrote it. This experience left me asking tough questions: How do we ensure feedback stays objective? How do we prevent editorial bias from stifling collaboration? And when the process no longer feels fair, is it time to consider a new team or environment? One thing is clear: feedback should build, not break. It should focus on the work, not the writer. When that balance is lost, we all lose—the writer, the team, and ultimately, the user we’re writing for.  ( 4 min )
    The Siren Song: Vibe Coding and the Build Trap
    The prospect of creating applications without the need of developers, designers or product managers is irresistible to anyone without the team or the technical knowledge or experience to build a modern software application. That is to say most people. We can and should encourage the use of vibe coding as another instrument in the rapid-prototyper's toolbox, since the promise of this practice is not the creation of fully realized production apps, despite advertisements to the contrary, but to allow a person or a team to validate product ideas and features at the speed of a prompt. The Build Trap exists when a single non-specialist can deploy an app for a few dollars after a frenzied 100 hours of vibe coding the same as it does when a full complement of designers, developers and testers spen…  ( 6 min )
    Open World Tours - Gamified Tourism Quest App: Beyond the Code - WLH Challenge
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    Ask In Bio - Linktree Killer: After the Hack - WLH Challenge
    This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: After the Hack. Ask In Bio - Linktree Killer - Ask In Bio helps creators to make more money. We're an AI link-in-bio where fans can ask creators questions and uncover content/affiliate links that help creators earn and engage more. Team Members: Paulius Masalskas, EngMarketer Friend Project URL: https://devpost.com/software/askinbio The World's Largest Hackathon may have concluded, but for Ask In Bio - Linktree Killer, it was just the beginning of an exciting journey that has reshaped our trajectory as developers and innovators. What started as a hackathon submission has evolved into something much more significant. Ask In Bio - Linktree Killer has grown from a proof-of-concept to a potential market solution. Curren…  ( 6 min )
    What To Do if Your Web Site Is as Slow as Molasses in January
    Image from the 1982 version of the CandyLand board game. Web performance is one of those topics that simmers on the back burner for some developers; something that, unless well-regulated and occasionally stirred (read: fine-tuned) can easily boil over. It’s a well-worn mantra that for each second of wait time experienced by a user, revenue is lost. Bounce rates, e.g. how quickly a user will leave your site, increases 32% as a page’s load time increases from one second to three seconds [source]. Given today’s attention spans, it’s likely that users’ patience is becoming ever shorter. Fixing your website’s performance is not a one-time activity. As it grows and changes, performance should always be top of mind for the careful developer. Nor is a slow website repaired by focusing on just one …  ( 7 min )
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    Designing for Everyone: Figma’s Role in Inclusive Innovation kronoryx ・ Jul 30 #frontend #ui #ux #design  ( 3 min )
    Designing for Everyone: Figma’s Role in Inclusive Innovation
    You’ve probably heard the buzz about inclusive design. Maybe it sounded like a trend—one of those things’ companies talk about but rarely put into practice. But here’s the shift: accessibility is no longer optional. And tools like [UI/UX Figma]( ) are at the heart of this transformation. From Good Intentions to Great Execution Designing Like You Mean It One Portal, One Purpose: A Case Study Why It Matters More Than Ever Designing for Neurodiversity: The Forgotten Frontier Final Thoughts ), you can build something beautiful—and most importantly, something that's everyone's.  ( 5 min )
    How to deploy phpMyAdmin with Docker Compose and Traefik in 5 Minutes
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    How Meta's AI-Driven Interviews Are Transforming Software Engineering Recruitment
    In the rapidly evolving landscape of software engineering, the integration of artificial intelligence in job interviews marks a pivotal shift in how candidates are assessed. A notable statistic highlights this trend: nearly 90% of companies are exploring or already utilizing AI tools to streamline their hiring processes. Among these innovations is vibecoding, a groundbreaking AI tool that enables candidates to leverage coding assistance during technical interviews. While proponents argue that such tools can enhance problem-solving skills and better reflect a candidate's potential, critics raise concerns about equity and authenticity. Specific challenges arise with the use of AI in recruitment. Foremost among these is the risk of introducing bias into hiring decisions due to data-driven al…  ( 12 min )
    How Laravel Loads and Caches Translation Files in Localization
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    Bring Your Own Laptop: I Quit Photoshop for Procreate After 25 Years
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    Gareth David Studio: Effortlessly CONVERT Images to Greyscale In InDesign | Design Tutorial
    Effortlessly convert any image to greyscale in InDesign with this quick Pro Tip from the GDS Design School Ultimate Guide. Just check out the video, grab the interactive course PDF linked in the description, and you’ll be editing like a pro in no time. Want to geek out on design, swap feedback, and level up with challenges? Join the free GDS Design School Discord community, and follow Gareth David Studio on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, or swing by GDS.com for more exclusive content. Watch on YouTube  ( 4 min )
    Gareth David Studio: FontBase: The BEST Font Management App for Independent Designers!
    FontBase is a sleek, speedy font manager that makes organizing and activating your typefaces a breeze. In the video overview, you’ll see how it fits into a designer’s workflow and snag a promo code (GDS) for three months of the “Awesome” plan totally free. On top of that, Gareth David Studio invites you to join the GDS Design School community—free on Discord—for design feedback, challenges and more. Keep up with their tips and exclusive content on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn or at garethdavidstudio.com. Watch on YouTube  ( 4 min )
    Jesse Showalter: Figma to Replit | MVP in 10 minutes
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    🚀 How Kubernetes Is Modernizing the Tech Industry
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    Why So Many Web Apps Still Miss the Mark (And How to Build One That Doesn’t)
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    📡 Advantages of Using EIC-EIAP in the Telecom Industry
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    🤳📍 Your Phone’s Silent Betrayal: What Your Photos Are Revealing
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    A árdua batalha da Memoização
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    🔧 Role of DevOps in the Telecom Industry — Real Impact & Transformation
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    A Simple Cheat Sheet for JavaScript Developers Transitioning to Python
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    How I Caught an MPESA API Leak Hiding in Plain Sight
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    Where There’s a Shell, There’s a Way – Tales from a Terminal Addict
    I used to think the terminal was just that black window that hackers used in movies. I’d open it, type ls, stare blankly at the output, and close it like I’d just entered a room I had no business being in. Fast forward to now — I live in the terminal. I write scripts that scan networks, exploit vulnerabilities, automate boring tasks, and sometimes, accidentally shut things down (yes, I’ve wiped /var without a backup — we’ve all been there). But one thing I’ve learned the hard way: If you know your way around the shell, you’re dangerous — in the best possible way. This is my journey through ethical hacking, DevSecOps, and shell scripting — told from behind the prompt. 👣 ** It All Started With a Ping...** nmap — to scan everything that breathed on the network. nc — to open mysterious ports …  ( 6 min )
    What the 2025 Stack Overflow Survey Tells Us About AI Developer Tools
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    What is Baby Grok? Elon Musk's Safe AI Chatbot for Kids?
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    Deploy Your First Web App with AWS App Runner: Fully Managed & Container-Ready
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    I Thought React Was Clean, Then I Tried Vue
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    Dev Thought of the Day
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    From React to the Canvas: My First Creative Build with React Konva
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    How I Automated My Photo Backup (So I Don’t Have to Pay for Cloud Storage or Manually Upload Every Time)
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    How Timeboxing Can Transform Your Productivity (and How to Do It with Super Productivity)
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    AgentUp Plugin Validation
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    Insomnia vs. Postman: Which Tool Excels in API Documentation and Workflow?
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    Day-69 Understanding Java Interfaces and the final Keyword
    What is an Interface? An interface in Java is not a class. It is a blueprint for a class, and it defines a set of abstract methods that any implementing class must override. Interface is not a class. All methods in an interface are abstract by default. They do not have a method body. An interface is 100% abstract and cannot have constructors. The implements keyword is used to inherit an interface, instead of extends. Interface methods cannot have objects. We must override all of its methods in another class. public interface OfficeRules { // Interface is not a class public void comeOnTime(); // Interface methods do not have a body public void getSalary(); // Interface methods are by default abstract public void takeLeave(); // An interface cannot contain a constructor } public class Employee1 implements OfficeRules { // Use "implements" to implement an interface public void comeOnTime() { System.out.println("10am"); // Must override all methods of the interface } public void getSalary() { // Implementation can be added here } public void takeLeave() { // Implementation can be added here } public static void main(String[] args) { Employee1 em = new Employee1(); em.comeOnTime(); } } The final keyword in Java is used to restrict modification. It can be applied to: Classes Methods Variables Parameters A final class cannot be inherited. A final method cannot be overridden in a subclass. A final variable’s value cannot be changed. A final parameter value cannot be modified inside the method.  ( 4 min )
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    The Developer's Context Switch Tax: How to Minimize Mental Overhead
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    Take Control: Manage Hybrid Cloud Environment Using Azure Arc
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    import json from datetime import datetime import ast import pandas as pd import plotly.express as px import plotly.graph_objects as go import streamlit as st from st_aggrid import AgGrid, GridOptionsBuilder, GridUpdateMode, DataReturnMode, JsCode from core.query_executor import query_executor from queries.QueryBuilder import QueryBuilder from queries.filter import CommonUI from queries.final_last import USER_360_QUERIES def create_snowflake_dashboard(df): # Custom CSS for enhanced styling st.markdown( """ .main-header { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 50%, #667eea 100%); color: white; padding: 30px; border-radius: 15px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3…  ( 10 min )
    Build a Local Server to Sync Your Contacts and Calendars
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    Halloween Costume Idea Generator
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    From Gaming to AI: Why DDR Frequency Matters More Than You Think
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    import json from datetime import datetime import pandas as pd import plotly.express as px import plotly.graph_objects as go import streamlit as st from core.query_executor import query_executor from queries.QueryBuilder import QueryBuilder from queries.filter import CommonUI from queries.final_last import USER_360_QUERIES def create_snowflake_dashboard(df): # Page configuration # st.set_page_config( # page_title="Snowflake Query Analytics", # page_icon="❄️", # layout="wide", # initial_sidebar_state="expanded", # ) # Custom CSS for better styling st.markdown( """ .main-header { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%); color: white; padding: 20px; …  ( 9 min )
    🤖 FSM in my program
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    Exploring Terramate Cloud part 2 – A walkthrough
    Introduction In the first part of this two-part blog post we covered the basic setup to use Terramate Cloud. In this second part we take a closer look at the Terramate Cloud offering per se. Let us jump right in. Terramate Cloud is a SaaS offering that complements the Terramate CLI with features like monitoring of your stacks. As we already onboarded three stacks we explore the different sections that are offered by Terramate Cloud and test the setup for configuration drifts and changes in the deployments. The first thing you see once logged into Terramate Cloud is the “Your ‘Homework’” section that gives you a crisp overview about your setup and its state: Usually when exploring new software, you first must get used to the wording and the semantics that the solution introduces. That…  ( 13 min )
    Exploring Terramate Cloud part 1 – Getting things set up
    Introduction Exploring Terramate Cloud was on my to do list for a while now. The latest updates of Terramate Cloud about DORA metrics and integration of some AI explain features reminded me of that. A good time to get this thing done. This is a two parted blog post. The first part you are currently reading is about getting the basic setup for using Terramate Cloud in place. The second part is about how Terramate Cloud itself and what it brings to the table. I have already written some blog posts about the Terramate CLI and how it can support you with challenges in your day-to-day work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), in my case Terraform/OpenTofu. The CLI is open source and free of charge. In my opinion it is a very useful tool with some smart concepts and can help you with some chall…  ( 8 min )
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    Introduction to Java Packages and Access Modifiers
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    Title: Telegram Launches Integrated TON Wallet for 87M U.S. Users, Boosting Toncoin (TON) Rally
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    Kraken's Q2 earnings dip as exchange expands beyond crypto
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    Bitcoin makes ‘big move’ after Fed rate decision, Coinbase Premium turns red
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    Ethereum 2035: How the next 10 years might look
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    Bitcoin’s tight consolidation just below $120,000 suggests the bulls are holding on to their positions as they anticipate an uptick in volatility.
    Trump’s crypto working group pushes for clearer rules as adoption grows
    The White House’s digital asset task force calls on regulators to clarify crypto trading rules and accelerate innovation, as a major crypto bill becomes law and two more head to the Senate.
    Fed rate decision incoming: Would a surprise cut send Bitcoin to $140K?
    Traders anxiously await today’s FOMC results to see if a surprise Fed rate cut could ignite a Bitcoin rally toward $140,000.
    Planck launches layer-0 blockchain for artificial intelligence
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    Polygon Hemidall mainnet experiences temporary outage
    The Bor layer, which handles transaction execution, did not experience any downtime and continued producing blocks, the Polygon team said.
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    TON may become the first everyday blockchain by 2027
    TON, the blockchain natively integrated into Telegram’s 900 million-strong user base, is poised to become the first everyday blockchain by 2027, offering a user experience that makes Web3 feel like Web2.
    Backwards-compatible quantum fix found, but not for Bitcoin and Ethereum
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    Trump-linked WLFI invests $10M in Falcon Finance for stablecoin development
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    Ripple’s Schwartz defends low XRPL volume, says banks settle offchain
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    Stablecoins add $4B, Bitcoin exchange reserves below 15%: July in charts
    Investors are uncertain and moving their Bitcoin off exchanges, while stablecoins are set to take off after GENIUS passed.
    Japan’s crypto tax overhaul: What investors should know in 2025
    Japan is proposing a major reform in its tax regime for crypto assets. If passed, these changes will make digital asset investing simpler for crypto investors.
    Twenty One Capital eyes Bitcoin-backed USD loans: Report
    Twenty One Capital, backed by Cantor Fitzgerald and Tether, may begin issuing US dollar loans using Bitcoin as collateral.
    JPMorgan to allow crypto purchases with Coinbase
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    Ethereum at 10: The top corporate ETH holders as Wall Street eyes crypto
    Ethereum turns 10 as corporate treasury firms and Wall Street entities increase their Ether holdings, signaling growing institutional adoption.
    Ethereum turns 10: Here’s how its booms and busts shaped history
    From the ICO craze and CryptoKitties to the Merge and spot ETFs, Ethereum’s first decade is a reflection of crypto’s most chaotic and innovative moments.
    ‘Wall Street on a blockchain’ isn’t tokenization endgame: Kraken exec
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    $3 price at risk? Why XRP was one of the worst performers this week
    Most of XRP’s recent losses occurred during the $175 million transfer period linked to the Ripple co-founder.
    Hong Kong to begin 6-month transition period for new stablecoin rules
    Hong Kong will begin enforcing its new stablecoin regulations on Friday, with a six-month transition period allowing temporary licenses for issuers.
    DOJ is not probing Dragonfly over Tornado Cash ties, exec says
    The DOJ reportedly confirmed it is not targeting Dragonfly Ventures or its executives in the Tornado Cash case, despite earlier speculation and courtroom remarks.
    Indonesia raises taxes on crypto exchange sales and miners
    Indonesia’s Finance Ministry raised taxes for crypto miners and sellers, while exempting some crypto transactions from VAT.
    Bitcoin in limbo: Watch these BTC price levels to watch ahead of FOMC
    Bitcoin price remains rangebound ahead of the FOMC, as traders keep an eye on the big overhead resistance at $120,000 and several key support levels below.
    Crypto token unlocks may halve to $3B in August; SUI, FTN top list
    Polymath CEO Vincent Kadar told Cointelegraph that investors are shifting from “unlock anxiety” to a more nuanced view of token releases.
    7% dip or $141K breakout? Bitcoin speculators dictate BTC price targets
    Bitcoin short-term holders are in charge of nearby BTC price support — but this risks a drop to $110,000, new Glassnode research warns.
    Altseason on horizon amid liquidity surge, regulatory clarity: Sygnum
    Sygnum’s Q3 2025 Investment Outlook signals the long-awaited altseason may be approaching, as regulatory clarity increases and capital rotates into altcoins.
    AML Bitcoin founder gets 7 years in prison for crypto fraud
    Rowland Marcus Andrade was sentenced to seven years in prison for making the cryptocurrency AML Bitcoin, which defrauded investors out of $10 million.
    Bank of Korea to launch virtual asset committee to monitor crypto
    The Bank of Korea has also renamed its CBDC research and development teams to reflect their focus on practical business department.
    Kraken seeks $500M at $15B valuation ahead of rumoured 2026 IPO: Report
    Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly seeking half a billion dollars in funding as crypto exchanges capitalize on regulatory tailwinds, The Information reports.
    Samourai Wallet co-founders to now plead guilty to US charges
    Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill say they’ll change their not guilty plea relating to charges tied to their crypto mixing service.
    MARA Holdings posts Q2 revenue beat with 64% year-on-year jump
    Crypto mining firm MARA Holdings’ Q2 revenues jumped 64% from a year ago to $238 million, driven by Bitcoin appreciation and expanded mining operations.
    Key player in $13M crypto Ponzi scheme pleads guilty
    Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr has pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy to obstruct justice, which together carry a maximum of 15 years in prison.
    Bitcoin momentum loss is pre-FOMC derisking, not a trend change
    Traders cut risk ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, and a long-awaited crypto policy report from the White House.
    Strategy buys 21K Bitcoin with 2025’s biggest public offering
    Strategy bought over 21,000 Bitcoin after raising $2.5 billion from a preferred stock offering, the largest initial public offering in the US this year.
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    Crypto Bulls Get Hit With $200M in Liquidations as Powell Rattles Market With Fed Warning
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    Bitcoin Tumbles Below $116K as Jerome Powell Delivers Hawkish Remarks
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    The AI Hype Index: The White House’s war on “woke AI”
    Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. The Trump administration recently declared war on so-called “woke AI,” issuing an executive order aimed at preventing companies whose models exhibit a liberal…  ( 16 min )
    An EPA rule change threatens to gut US climate regulations
    This story is part of MIT Technology Review’s “America Undone” series, examining how the foundations of US success in science and innovation are currently under threat. You can read the rest here. The mechanism that allows the US federal government to regulate climate change is on the chopping block. On Tuesday, US Environmental Protection Agency administrator…  ( 21 min )
    Roundtables: Why It’s So Hard to Make Welfare AI Fair
    Amsterdam tried using algorithms to fairly assess welfare applicants, but bias still crept in. Why did Amsterdam fail? And more important, can this ever be done right? Hear from MIT Technology Review editor Amanda Silverman, investigative reporter Eileen Guo, and Lighthouse Reports investigative reporter Gabriel Geiger as they explore if algorithms can ever be fair. Speakers:…  ( 16 min )
    The Download: a 30-year old baby, and OpenAI’s push into colleges
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Exclusive: A record-breaking baby has been born from an embryo that’s over 30 years old A baby boy has just won the new record for the “oldest baby.” Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived…  ( 21 min )
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    AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X Review: Better Than The Last In Some Ways
    AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series has gone official, and the list includes both the PRO WX and the non-WX lineup of processors. In conjunction with its launch date of 31 July, AMD sent over two of its “consumer” segment HEDT Threadripper products, the 9980X and 9970X. In this review, I’ll be focusing on the 9980X […] The post AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X Review: Better Than The Last In Some Ways appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 38 min )
    Let AI Do The Talking With Gemini Live On Your Samsung Galaxy S25 Device
    Ever since its release, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series has already established itself to be a powerhouse of a device that is capable of even holding its own with the most computers. And with the power of Gemini and Galaxy AI, it becomes an indispensable AI companion here to make your life simpler and easier. […] The post Let AI Do The Talking With Gemini Live On Your Samsung Galaxy S25 Device appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )
    TikTok Announces New Safety Tools For Families, Creators
    Short-form video platform TikTok has announced a number of new features which it puts under the trust and safety umbrella. Half of these are for families, and would fall under parental controls. The other half is more catered to content creators and managing their communities. With one exception, these features will be rolling out across […] The post TikTok Announces New Safety Tools For Families, Creators appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Malaysia Aims For MLFF Toll System Implementation By 2027
    The Works Ministry Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim, has announced that the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system is expected to be implemented by 2027. He noted that the project involves several critical phases, including stakeholder engagement, a potential request for proposal (RFP) from highway concessionaires, and the establishment of a regulatory body under […] The post Malaysia Aims For MLFF Toll System Implementation By 2027 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Malaysia Secures RM2.97 Billion In Digital Investments From China
    The Malaysian government confirmed that it has secured Chinese investments in the country worth RM2.97 billion. Deals were made with multiple Chinese technology companies that specialise in AI-powered innovation hubs, intelligent customer service centres, AI platforms, and next-generation digital infrastructure. The list of companies, Baidu (via Wisetech), Tsing Digital, iSoftStone, Inspur Group, China Mobile International, […] The post Malaysia Secures RM2.97 Billion In Digital Investments From China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Firefly Is Ceasing Jet Operations At Subang Airport Starting 19 August
    FireFly, the low-cost carrier of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), announced that it will cease jet operations to and from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport, also referred to as Subang Airport, from 19 August this year. The move makes it the second low-cost carrier, after AirAsia, to do so. Moving forward, MAG said that all […] The post Firefly Is Ceasing Jet Operations At Subang Airport Starting 19 August appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Cybersecurity Experts Warn Of Rising Threats To Malaysia’s Automotive Sector
    Malaysia’s automotive industry is facing increasing cybersecurity threats as vehicles become more digitally connected, according to a new report by Ensign Infosecurity. The firm raises concerns over how gaps in threat detection and supply-chain vulnerabilities are leaving the sector open to potential attacks. Speaking to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Ensign Infosecurity Malaysia senior […] The post Cybersecurity Experts Warn Of Rising Threats To Malaysia’s Automotive Sector appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Government Moves To Tackle Poor Cellular Coverage On Highways
    In response to numerous complaints from Malaysians about poor cellular reception along highways, the government has decided to take action. As revealed by Works Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi on social media, a special meeting was recently held to explore effective solutions for enhancing telecommunications and internet coverage on Malaysian highways. “Interrupted internet coverage, stopped […] The post Government Moves To Tackle Poor Cellular Coverage On Highways appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    AI-Powered Immigration System To Start Operating March 2026
    According to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the National Integrated Immigration Systems (NIISe) is currently in development and will likely begin operating in phases starting March next year. The NIISe project will extensively rely on artificial intelligence to improve screenings at Malaysia’s borders. One of the key AI features in NIISe is an automated […] The post AI-Powered Immigration System To Start Operating March 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    MOSTI: Malaysia Moves Closer To Adopting Nuclear Energy
    Malaysia is making one more step towards using nuclear energy as its long-term energy transition strategy. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) says that a pre-feasibility study showing potential for stable, clean and reliable source of energy. Its minister, Chang Lih Kang, said that the establishment of six task forces have been proposed. “Three […] The post MOSTI: Malaysia Moves Closer To Adopting Nuclear Energy appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Razer Launches BlackShark V3 Pro Lineup; Priced At RM1,229
    Razer has unveiled the BlackShark V3 Pro series, a new selection of wireless gaming headsets designed for esports players. This lineup consists of three models, each of which is optimised for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox respectively. As the successor to the BlackShark V2 Pro, the headset comes with some upgrades. Among these is advanced hybrid […] The post Razer Launches BlackShark V3 Pro Lineup; Priced At RM1,229 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Leakster Shares Images Of Dummies For iPhone 17 Range
    A possible iPhone 17 Pro may have been spotted in the wild recently ahead of its official announcement. More recently, a leakster has shared online images of what is claimed to be dummies of the whole lineup. They pretty much line up with renders that have previously appeared online. It’s also the most complete look […] The post Leakster Shares Images Of Dummies For iPhone 17 Range appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Avatr 11 Officially Debuts In Singapore
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    Google Pixel 10 May Feature Built-In Magnets After All
    As with any other anticipated smartphone lineup, the Google Pixel 10 series has been the subject of a myriad of rumours and leaks ahead of its launch. One such leak suggested the presence of Qi2 magnets on the phones, although a later report contradicted this claim. Now, a new image seems to indicate that the […] The post Google Pixel 10 May Feature Built-In Magnets After All appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung May Replace Base Galaxy S26 With A New “Pro” Model
    Samsung appears to be preparing a major shake-up for its flagship Galaxy S series in 2026, potentially doing away with the standard model and replacing it with a rebranded and more premium-focused lineup. According to findings within an internal One UI 8 build by Android Authority, the upcoming line-up will allegedly consist of the Galaxy […] The post Samsung May Replace Base Galaxy S26 With A New “Pro” Model appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Govt Scraps Plan To Introduce Luxury Goods Tax
    The government has officially shelved its plan to introduce a high-value goods tax (HVGT), more than two years after it was first announced. In a written reply to Parliament on Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) confirmed that the proposed tax, previously known as the luxury goods tax, will no longer be implemented in its […] The post Govt Scraps Plan To Introduce Luxury Goods Tax appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

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    Transforming Legacy Insurance with Neo4J,Redis and AI — robust, scalable, low latency — Smart Crawling Legacy Portal.
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. Most traditional insurance systems built using JSPs (JavaServer Pages) over 20+ years ago suffer from: Fragmented front-ends (200+ JSPs) Poor documentation Difficult user navigation and steep learning curves Agents, underwriters, and claim processors often rely on tribal knowledge or IT support for simple queries like: “Where do I upload KYC documents?” I‑Helper A conversational AI bot that allows users to ask questions in natural language: “How to check policy cancellation reasons?” It responds: “Please check CancellationReason.jsp under Policy Actions tab → Cancel Policy section.” No more wandering across JSPs — it understands intent and maps it directly to legacy screens. The Core Stack Includes: 🕸 Neo4j: To re…  ( 6 min )
    Beyond the Spread: **`structuredClone`** vs `{ ...obj }` — Deep-Copy Tactics Every React + TypeScript Engineer Should Master
    structuredClone vs { ...obj } — Deep-Copy Tactics Every React + TypeScript Engineer Should Master Because sometimes a shallow copy just won’t cut it. In React we preach immutability: instead of mutating objects in place, you copy them, update the copy, and let React diff the changes. That’s easy for primitives and flat objects, but nested data structures can trip you up: const updated = { ...user, address: { ...user.address, city: 'Tokyo' } }; Looks innocent… but becomes spaghetti when objects are big, or arrays are nested three layers deep. Enter structuredClone (a browser‑native deep copier) and a fresh perspective on when the spread operator is still the best tool in your belt. interface Person { firstName: string; lastName: string; age: number; address: Address; } …  ( 6 min )
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    How to use One UI Sans in your website
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    @ext() String Extractor in FSCSS
    Introducing @ext() in FSCSS: Your New Go-To for Dynamic String Extraction! Hey Devs! 👋 Are you tired of repeating the same string values across your CSS, or needing to re-type parts of a string just to use them elsewhere in your styles? If so, get ready to streamline your workflow with the new @ext() method in FSCSS (Figured Shorthand CSS)! The @ext() method is a powerful value and string slicing utility that lets you extract substrings from any given property string or value. What makes it truly special is its ability to store these extracted pieces as named variables, allowing for seamless reuse throughout your stylesheets. This means less redundancy, cleaner code, and more dynamic styling patterns! 🔧 Syntax Made Simple Using @ext() is intuitive and straightforward: @ext(startIndex, …  ( 5 min )
    My Database Conundrum: MongoDB vs Supabase for a Pure Python App
    Over the past few weeks, I've been developing TTrack - Torrens Degree Tracker, a PyQt5 desktop application designed to help academic staff, advisors and even students visualize academic progress and match students' transcript data with course curriculum requirements. Now that the core features are live, including transcript parsing, curriculum matching, sample data download+visualization and even match theming (light vs dark mode), I've entered a new milestone: persistent data storage and cloud synchronization. And that's where my conundrum begins, an interesting architectural challenge. The goal in version 2.0.0 is enable users to: Save processed sessions (transcript + curriculum + progress) for each student Retrieve that data later using a unique session ID Eventually tie this to user a…  ( 6 min )
    I built Tanbol: a clean way to share code snippets with preview and copy support
    Tanbol is a modern and minimalistic platform where developers can paste and save their code snippets in seconds. No distractions. No login required to get started. Just paste, preview, copy, and share. But that’s not all. You can also create an account to manage and organize your snippets, explore code shared by others, and even save your favorites. Whether you're building something quick or sharing code with the community, Tanbol is here to make it seamless. Why use Tanbol? • Instant preview for HTML/CSS/JS code Try it now – no sign-up needed. https://tanbol.site I’d love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or bug reports. You can leave a comment or message me directly. Thanks for checking it out!  ( 4 min )
    The Hidden Cost of Free AI: Don’t Let ChatGPT Replace Your Thinking
    Artificial intelligence has become part of our everyday life, and tools like ChatGPT are leading the way. With just a few words, you can get instant answers, write long emails, brainstorm ideas, or even solve technical problems. And the best part? It’s free. But that’s exactly where the trap begins. Free tools often feel harmless. You try them once, and they work so well that you start using them regularly. Eventually, you start depending on them, without even realizing it. What begins as a helpful tool can slowly become something you can’t work without. This strategy isn’t new. Some people call it the “drug dealer” approach: the first hit is free. It’s smooth, easy, and powerful. You feel smarter. You get work done faster. You rely on the tool more and more. And before you know it, you’re…  ( 5 min )
    WHY ARE WE STILL BUILDING APPS ON INSECURE FOUNDATIONS?
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    Multimodal Face Recognition Pipeline with CocoIndex: Real-Time Image and Vector Search
    CocoIndex supports multi-modal processing natively - CocoInsight). In this blog, we’ll walk through a comprehensive example of building a scalable face recognition pipeline using CocoIndex. CocoInsight can now visualize identified sections of an image based on the bounding boxes and makes it easier to understand and If you find this tutorial helpful, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could ⭐ star CocoIndex on GitHub. Photo search Face-based access control and surveillance Visual deduplication and identity detection Multimodal search involving people or facial identity Social graph analysis from photos The photo taken of this conference's participants is sometimes entitled "The Most Intelligent Picture Ever Taken", for its depiction of the world's leading physicists gathered together i…  ( 6 min )
    🎮 I Built a Python Games Bundle — 3 Games + EXE + Mockups + Docs (Arabic & English)
    Hey DEV community! 👋 I'm Abdelrahman — an indie game developer and Python enthusiast from Egypt 🇪🇬 I recently launched a Python Games Bundle built from scratch to help beginners learn coding through real, playable games 🎮🐍 ✅ 3 full Python games — including Snake and others ✅ EXE files — no setup needed, just run and play ✅ Multilingual READMEs — written in both English & Arabic ✅ Custom mockup images for each game ✅ Beginner-friendly code with comments and clear structure Beginners who want to learn Python through fun projects Educators or tutors who want mini games to teach with Anyone who loves retro-style game projects I struggled when learning Python because I didn’t know what to build. Games helped me stay motivated and learn real concepts like: Game loops Input handling Collision detection Code structure and functions If you’re curious or want to try the bundle, I’d love to hear your feedback or questions! Let’s connect and grow together 🚀 🎮 Indie Game Developer | Python Enthusiast Built 3 Python games. Sharing projects, mockups & dev tips. Let’s learn, build, and grow together 🚀 🚀 See it on Product Hunt  ( 4 min )
    Modernizing Legacy Systems with AWS: Scalable, Secure & AI-Ready
    In today’s business landscape, organizations face the critical need to modernize legacy applications to not only enhance performance but also unlock capabilities for real-time analytics, AI integration, and scalable operations. As a Solutions Architect, I recently spearheaded the development of an AWS architecture that facilitated a client's transition from a legacy on-premise monolithic system to a cutting-edge cloud-native microservices platform. The primary objective was to align with performance, security, and AI-readiness goals. Business Need: High operational costs associated with legacy monolithic systems Lack of support for real-time data processing and machine learning workloads Downtime during updates and limited horizontal scalability Complex compliance and audit trail requirements AWS Cloud-Native Solution (Best Practices Aligned): Leveraging Amazon EKS for secure and scalable container orchestration Utilizing AWS App2Container to transform monolithic structures into Dockerized workloads Implementing Amazon RDS + ElastiCache for high-performance and scalable data layers Employing Amazon S3 + AWS Glue + Athena for real-time analytics and ML readiness Harnessing Amazon SageMaker for operationalizing AI/ML workloads Ensuring security and compliance through IAM, CloudTrail, and GuardDuty for a zero-trust environment Outcomes Achieved: 70% reduction in deployment time Enhanced real-time analytics and AI-powered decision-making Seamless CI/CD integration with AWS CodePipeline Robust, secure, and cost-optimized infrastructure Modernization goes beyond mere migration; it entails a holistic transformation of your business model. Explore the architecture diagram below, crafted using Lucidchart.  ( 4 min )
    Smarter Generic Mapping in Dapper.FluentMap while using DataAnnotations
    I am using postgres sql as database. I have mapped my classes earlier using Entity Framework and used the Column[("name")] attribute. Now that I have switched to Dapper, it seemed Dapper does not read any of the column attributes that I have used in my DTO/POCO classes. Ah! That's going to be a problem. So my class kinda looks like this public class Role { [Column("role_id")] public long RoleID { get; set; } [Column("role_name")] public string RoleName { get; set; } } Now this is going to be an issue. I could rewrite my queries like this --- const string sql = @"SELECT role_id AS RoleID, role_name AS RoleName FROM public.role WHERE role_id = @id;"; Now this is a hassle that I dont want to deal with. It seems Dapper.FluentMap has …  ( 5 min )
    Take Out优化
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    Take Out
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    Perplexity as a determinant of text quality.
    In Natural Language Processing, perplexity is a measure of how well a language model predicts a text sequence starting from the first token in the sequence. Consider a Text sequence that starts with "Elephants". After the word "Elephants" there are a ton of possible options for the next word in the sequence. A few examples are below: Elephants are... Based on the data the language model has been trained with, each possible next word such as "are", "do", "eat", "weigh" has a probability assigned to it as the next word in the sequence. The higher the probability of this word, the more confident the language model is in that word being the next in the sequence. Now let us assume that a piece of text begins with "Elephants eat". Again there are tons of possible next words such as "grass", "ve…  ( 6 min )
    I Was So Angry, I Built My Own Workshop Platform
    Sometimes the breaking point comes not from a single catastrophic failure, but from the slow accumulation of a thousand small frustrations. After months of wrestling with Miro's limitations while trying to create a simple set of online workshop exercises, I finally reached mine. The platform that promises to revolutionize collaboration had become a obstacle to actually collaborating. So I did what any frustrated developer would do – I decided to build my own. All I wanted was straightforward: create 12 interactive workshop exercises for brainstorming and mindmapping, integrated with about 200 markdown files of existing content, plus a collection of images and slides from previous workshops. The concept was elegant in its simplicity – share not just the workshop experience, but the entire m…  ( 30 min )
    Tempest: breaking up the input view component
    I saw the blog post about the updated Tempest View, and the view component code made me want to wash my eyes. For years we are keeping logic out of templates, and in this templating engine logic is needed because it removed the possibility to make a ViewComponent class. The framework has a Mapper class. And in the cache file I saw that the attributes are available as an array. So the first thing I did is to make a data class that holds all the variables that are needed in the component. use Tempest\Http\Session\Session; use Tempest\Mapper\Strict; use function Tempest\Support\str; class InputMap { #[Strict] public string $name { set(string $value) { $this->label = $value; $this->id = $value; $this->name = $value; if($value !…  ( 5 min )
    Learn React Router v7 by Examples
    React Router v7 is a powerful data-first, file-based routing framework for React apps. Instead of treating routing as a side concern, it lets you define UI, data fetching, and navigation logic together — just like real-world apps need. Here’s your developer-friendly cheatsheet, filled with code examples and explanations for where you'd use each one. routes.ts // routes.ts import { route, layout, index } from "@react-router/dev/routes"; export default [ layout("layouts/main.tsx", [ index("routes/home.tsx"), route("posts/:postId", "routes/post.tsx"), route("posts/:postId/edit", "routes/edit-post.tsx"), ]), route("about", "routes/about.tsx"), ]; When to use: Define your entire app’s routing structure in one place. layout(...) wraps child routes in shared UI, route(.…  ( 7 min )
    React Compiler
    Worked with react compiler which helps to optimize react apps and it works well with plain JavaScript. It automatically optimizes react apps at build time hence reducing the time to manually type the memoization code .**** Anyone who has used it before to give feedback?  ( 3 min )
    Coding The Fibonacci Sequence In Python
    The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the previous two: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ... It’s one of the most famous sequences in math and programming — and it turns up a lot! What triggered me to write this quick blog was a fun example of the Fibonacci algorithm being used on LeetCode's Climbing Stairs problem. Imagine a staircase with n steps. You can climb 1 step at a time. Or jump 2 steps at a time (if possible). How many different ways can you reach the top? Step Patterns Step 1 → 1 way Step 2 → 2 ways 1 + 1 2 Step 3 → 3 ways 1 + 1 + 1 1 + 2 2 + 1 Step 4 → 5 ways 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 2 1 + 2 + 1 2 + 1 + 1 2 + 2 Do you see a pattern forming? 1, 2, 3, 5... This is the Fibonacci sequence shifted by one! To reach step n, your last move is eith…  ( 5 min )
    Extract Text Like Magic: Build an OCR App with Azure AI Vision in Python
    Introduction Optical character recognition (OCR) is a subset of computer vision that deals with reading text in images and documents. The Azure AI Vision Image Analysis service provides an API for reading text, which you’ll explore in this exercise. Open the Azure portal at https://portal.azure.com, and sign in using your Azure credentials. Close any welcome messages or tips that are displayed. Select Create a resource. In the search bar, search for Computer Vision, select Computer Vision, and create the resource with the following settings: Subscription: Your Azure subscription Resource group: Create or select a resource group Region: Choose from East US, West US, France Central, Korea Central, North Europe, Southeast Asia, West Europe, or East Asia* Name: A valid name for your Comp…  ( 7 min )
    Introducing Aerospike Graph Database 3.0: Faster, simpler, and built for the terabyte scale era
    Discover Aerospike Graph 3.0, built for billion-scale speed, ease, and cost-efficiency in fraud, identity, and personalization graph workloads. Author: Ishaan Biswas, Director of Product Management - Graph Today, we’re announcing the release of Aerospike Graph Database 3.0, bringing major improvements across the three dimensions that matter most: developer ease with multi-property and native datetime support, 10x faster ingest performance, and up to 50% better cost efficiency through reduced storage footprint. Built for teams managing the most demanding graph workloads in identity resolution, fraud prevention, and real-time personalization, Aerospike Graph Database 3.0 is our biggest step forward in making high-scale, graph data fast, accessible, and affordable. Aerospike Graph Database 3.…  ( 6 min )
    Bringing Your iOS App to Siri with Apple Intelligence
    iOS 10 (2016): SiriKit introduction - Domain-specific intents for system-defined actions iOS 16 (2022): App Intents framework - Flexible, cross-platform integration beyond Siri iOS 18 (2024): Assistant Schemas with Apple Intelligence - LLM-powered natural language understanding SiriKit: Domain-restricted (Messaging, Payments, etc.) System-provided intent templates Limited to predefined use cases Automatic Siri integration for supported domains Legacy but still optimal for domain-specific features App Intents: Domain-agnostic framework Custom intent definitions Integration across multiple Apple services (Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight) Required for non-SiriKit domain functionality Foundation for Apple Intelligence integration Use SiriKit when: App functionality aligns with existing domains (me…  ( 6 min )
    How to Clean Up Resources in Azure
    Meaning of Clean up in Azure Warning: Failure to complete this Clean up task could result in unexpected Azure costs. In this article, we will be focusing on: Remove delete locks Login to Microsoft Azure at https://portal.azure.com From the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter virtual machines. Select virtual machines under services. Select the guided-project-vm virtual machine. If necessary, expand the Settings submenu. Select Locks. Select Delete on the line for the VM-delete-lock. On the pop-up window, select Delete to confirm deletion of the lock. Once the delete lock is removed, you’ll be able to delete the VM. While this was the only delete lock required by the exercise, if you applied other delete locks during the exercise, remove them now. When you’re do…  ( 5 min )
    CSS Blossoming Flowers at Magical Night
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    Weekly update #2
    Hello everyone! I hope you've been doing well. I also changed the theme of visual studio to white as it felt more comfortable to me than the dark theme. Aside from coding, which has been going slowly tbh, other aspects of my life has been getting better. Recovery has been near 100% since when I updated last time. German has been going nice, learning about sentence structure and pronouns. Even could get my sleep into a relatively orderly schedule LOL Also been revisiting some music I used to listen a while back, which helps me clear my mind and reminisce. Anyhow that's all for this week; stay safe and see you all next time!  ( 4 min )
    The Regret of Learning Too Fast with AI
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    Google Student Ambassador Program 2025: Apply Now for Free Google Swags, Stipend & Certificate
    Are you ready to step into the world of tech leadership and make a mark on your campus? The Google Student Ambassador Program in India 2025 is your chance to shine as a tech influencer, gain hands-on experience with Google’s latest AI innovations, and boost your career with an official Google certification. Plus, there’s free swag, mentorship, and exclusive access to Google events! In this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through what the program is, why it’s a game-changer, who can apply, how to apply, and what resources to check out to ace your application. Let’s get started! Read original blog from here - Lets Code The Google Student Ambassador Program is a prestigious initiative by Google designed to empower college students in India to act as liaisons between Google and their campuses. A…  ( 7 min )
    Looking for a job. Please help me.
    Thank you for taking the time to read this. I've recently been laid off and looking for a job desperately. I have a newborn baby boy and a family that relies on me. I've been let go without notice. All I seek is an opportunity and a chance to prove my worth, even if that means starting the first month at minimum to no income. I'm a great problem solver, I understand how to use the most up to date technologies and legacy technologies. Thanks, Sebastian  ( 3 min )
    How Computers Keep Track of Time: The Story of NTP
    Ever wondered how computers know what time it is? It was a nightmare for people back in history to relate the correct time with computers. Time is deceptively complex in computing. Then, with the rise of networks and ARPANET, and the client-server model becoming popular, a major problem surfaced. Then NTP (Network Time Protocol) was introduced. NTP became one of the oldest internet protocols still in use. NTP uses a hierarchical system called stratum levels. The levels increase with a decrease in accuracy: Here's how NTP works when your system queries an NTP server: The client sends a request to an NTP server with a timestamp T1 (when the request left). The server receives it at T2, processes it, and sends back a response at T3. The client receives it at T4. Round-trip delay is calculated as an estimate of how long the packet took to go to the server and back: (T4 -T1) - (T3 - T2) Offset estimates how far ahead or behind your clock is compared to the server: ((T2 - T1) + (T3 - T4)) / 2 NTP picks the best servers, filters outliers, and gently disciplines your clock over time. Modern Linux systems use daemons like ntpd, chronyd, or systemd-timesyncd to regularly sync time from multiple NTP servers. Despite being around for nearly 40 years, NTP still quietly powers the internet’s sense of reliable time silently, precisely, and beautifully.  ( 4 min )
    Meme Coin Tokenomics vs Traditional Token Models: Which Converts Better?
    Every startup is searching for that edge, the unique strategy that not only turns heads but also turns users into loyal supporters. In the world of Web3, that edge often lies in the way a project is tokenized. Token models are no longer just a technical decision; they're a branding move, a growth strategy, and a signal of how bold or innovative your business is. Meme Coins, on the other hand, are driven by internet culture, humor, and virality. But don’t be fooled by the fun branding; many of today’s meme coins are backed by strategic tokenomics and strong communities. Community-Driven Growth Positive Impact: Simplicity Converts Faster Positive Impact: Emotional Connection = Brand Loyalty Positive Impact: Tokenomics Built for Engagement Positive Impact: Positive Impact: Conclusion: * Both token models have their strengths, but when it comes to conversion, engagement, and community building, meme coin tokenomics offer a dynamic, cost-effective, and highly viral alternative, especially for startups and emerging businesses. The rise of meme coins doesn’t mean traditional tokens are obsolete. It simply means that today’s entrepreneurs have more choices and more powerful tools to connect with audiences and grow fast. If you're a startup founder exploring blockchain opportunities, now is the perfect time to consider a fresh and innovative approach. Working with a reliable Meme coin Development Company can help you launch a project that’s not just trendy, but also trusted, scalable, and successful.  ( 5 min )
    How I Audited My Portfolio Website Like a Pro (As a Developer)
    How I Audited My Portfolio Website Like a Pro (As a Developer) “You build. You deploy. But do you audit?” After launching my developer portfolio, I thought I was done. But something felt off — it was slow to load, unranked on Google, and didn’t feel polished. So I decided to audit my own site like an SEO pro — and the results surprised me. Here’s my simple step-by-step audit process that helped me improve speed, SEO, accessibility, and user experience. I used Chrome DevTools Lighthouse to run a performance test. Uncompressed images (4MB+) Unused JavaScript libraries No lazy loading on images Compressed images with TinyPNG Removed old animation library (ouch!) Added loading="lazy" on tags 📈 Performance Score: 57 → 92 Checked my using Semrush SEO meta checker and also used …  ( 4 min )
    Why Linux Has Both /bin and /usr/bin: A Brief History of Unix Design
    Have you ever wondered why there are two bin directories, one in root /bin and one in /usr/bin? There's actually an interesting reason behind it. In the very early days of Unix, storage was expensive and limited. The entire root filesystem typically resided on a small, fast disk, which contained absolutely everything needed to boot a system ,including all fundamental commands and system utilities. As Unix systems grew, more applications and user programs were developed. To accommodate this, a second larger disk was introduced, often mounted at /usr. Thus, /usr/bin emerged as the directory for non-essential but widely used command binaries, and /usr/sbin for system binaries that weren't needed at boot. The separation of /bin and /usr/bin was crucial by design. Tools in /bin (like ls, cp, sh) had to be available during minimal boot or system recovery, even if /usr wasn’t mounted. In contrast, /usr/bin held larger, non-essential binaries used in a full multi-user setup. During system initialization, only /bin and /sbin are used until /usr is mounted. Modern distros(like Fedora or Arch) often merge them via symlinks, but understanding this separation reveals the Unix focus on modularity and minimalism.  ( 3 min )
    What's the Difference Between Authentication and Authorization?
    In the world of cybersecurity and web application management, two concepts are often mentioned together: authentication and authorization. While they may sound similar, they serve very different purposes. Understanding the distinction between them is essential for building secure applications and systems. Authentication is the process of verifying who a user is. Think of authentication as the digital equivalent of showing your ID card at a secure building entrance. The system checks your credentials — typically a username and password, sometimes enhanced with biometrics or two-factor authentication — to ensure you are who you claim to be. Examples of authentication methods: Password-based login Multi-factor authentication (MFA) OAuth-based third-party login (e.g., "Log in with Google") Wit…  ( 4 min )
    Testing while developing TWD - NestJS example
    In this article, we’ll apply the TWD mindset to a NestJS project. We’ll simulate a scenario where you're a new developer joining a project, tasked with building a new feature — but this time, using the TWD approach. Before we dive into code, a quick reminder of some TWD principles: Add automated tests right after identifying a manual test while developing a feature. Keep your test runner open during development to get feedback instantly. Use coverage after completing the feature to spot gaps, not as a goal. You don’t write all tests first (like TDD), and you don’t leave testing for "after everything works". You test while building. Let’s start with a fresh NestJS project: npm i -g @nestjs/cli nest new nestjs-twd-example To keep the focus on TWD, we’ll implement a simple TODO API with two …  ( 9 min )
    Beyond CRUD: The Real Technical Moats for Java Backend Engineers
    “Am I just an API machine?” If you’ve been doing Java backend for a few years, chances are you’ve asked yourself that. The cycle feels all too familiar: new requirements, new endpoints, another round of create-update-delete. Sure, it works. But over time, you might feel stuck — as if anyone with a Java IDE and access to Stack Overflow could replace you. The truth? The real backend complexity doesn’t live in the endpoints — it hides in the system behind them. This article outlines the core technical moats that separate CRUD coders from true backend engineers. And yes, there's more than just mastering Spring Boot annotations. Once your app can no longer live on a single machine, you're entering the territory of complexity by default. Distributed systems aren’t just bigger — they’re different…  ( 5 min )
    How does actually HTTPS works, overview of TLS
    Ever wondered what really happens behind the lock icon in your browser? I was curious about HTTPS, so I broke it down in simple terms HTTPS = HTTP + TLS TLS stands for Transport Layer Security which ensures: After the classic 3-way TCP handshake, there is a TLS process that happens to secure the communication between the client and the server. This is how the TLS handshake works: 𝟭) 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼: 𝟮) 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼: 𝟯) 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟰) 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: Typically, methods like Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDHE) are used to generate this key securely over the network. The server’s public key (from its certificate) is used by the client to send key information securely, ensuring that only the server can decrypt it (because only the server has the private key). Both the client and server then derive the same symmetric session key independently. From this point onward, all communication is encrypted with fast symmetric encryption (like AES) using this session key.  ( 3 min )
    8 Smart Steps for Effective Resource Tracking
    Resource tracking isn’t just about knowing who’s working on what—it’s about visibility, balance, and impact. In this blog, we explore 8 practical steps that help project managers track, manage, and optimize resources more efficiently. Whether you're dealing with developers, designers, or cross-functional teams, these steps can help ensure your resources are aligned with project goals without overloading or underutilizing your team. Mismanaged resources can lead to project delays, team burnout, and budget overruns. Effective resource tracking helps you: Plan with clarity Allocate tasks based on availability and skill Adapt to changes in real time Improve delivery without overextending your team Here are some of the key steps outlined in the full article: Define roles and responsibilities clearly Understand resource capacity and availability Use project management tools for real-time tracking Monitor utilization rates regularly Reallocate resources when needed Track bottlenecks and resolve conflicts early Keep your data updated for accurate forecasting Review learnings for continuous improvement If you want better control over your project’s people, time, and tools, resource tracking is the skill to master. These eight steps provide a solid foundation for any team looking to boost performance and deliver more with less chaos.  ( 3 min )
    De la Programmation Orientée Objet vers la Programmation Orientée Données - Un guide pratique
    Introduction La programmation orientée données (Data-Oriented Programming) représente un paradigme émergent qui privilégie la manipulation des données plutôt que l’encapsulation des comportements. Ce guide pratique explore les étapes clés pour transformer du code Java traditionnel orienté objet vers une approche orientée données, en s’appuyant sur l’exemple concret du dépôt https://github.com/jtama/crazy-data-oriented-programming. Le dépôt crazy-data-oriented-programming illustre cette transformation à travers l’exemple d’un système de cartes à jouer. La branche main présente une implémentation orientée objet classique, tandis que la branche expected montre l’évolution vers une approche orientée données utilisant les fonctionnalités modernes de Java. Il a été pensé pour être utilisé comm…  ( 11 min )
    DynamoDB Deep Dive: Understanding WCU, RCU, LSI, and GSI
    Introduction Amazon DynamoDB is a powerful, serverless NoSQL database designed for high performance at scale. But with great power comes great complexity especially when it comes to indexes and capacity units. A DynamoDB table has a primary key (partition key + optional sort key) that defines how data is stored and queried. But what if you need alternative query patterns ? In this blog, we’ll break down: What are WCU (Write Capacity Units) and RCU (Read Capacity Units) ? How to calculate them ? Differences between LSI (Local Secondary Index) and GSI (Global Secondary Index). DynamoDB operates under two capacity modes : Provisioned capacity : You allocate RCUs and WCUs manually, use for Predictable, steady workloads. On-demand : AWS handles scaling (costs more per request), use for unpred…  ( 5 min )
    How to Deploy KRC Tokens Using KID (KRC‑20, KRC‑721 & KRC‑1155)
    If you’ve followed our series so far, you know how to deploy a smart contract using Kalp Instant Deployer (KID). The next step? Launching tokens — the assets that power dApps, ecosystems, and communities. Kalp Studio provides in‑built templates for: KRC‑20 – fungible token standard KRC‑721 – non‑fungible token (NFT) standard KRC‑1155 – multi-token standard (semi-fungible assets) These are analogous to Ethereum’s ERC‑20, ERC‑721, and ERC‑1155 but optimised for the Kalp DLT. Let’s walk through how to deploy each token standard using KID and why they matter to developers. Until recently, creating custom tokens meant manually writing, compiling, and deploying Solidity or Go smart contracts. Each network had a different toolset, and deployment often broke. With Kalp Instant Deployer, tem…  ( 4 min )
    The five rules I would follow to find a startup idea in 2025
    At the end of 2022, I launched neural frames after what felt like a decade of searching for the right idea. I'd explored countless VC-backed concepts before landing on something I could build myself, bootstrap, and transform into a profitable business—all while having the time of my life. Even back in 2022, the startup ecosystem was already incredible. Between Stripe handling payments, analytics tools tracking everything, and social media making promotion accessible, building had never been easier. But 2025? This is the golden era. The barrier to entry has practically vanished, and AI has blown open doors we didn't even know existed. There's an ocean of opportunities just waiting for someone to dive in. If you're starting now, you've got multiple chances to find your thing. Here's my playb…  ( 5 min )
    AWS in 30 Days: Your Ultimate Cloud Skill Upgrade
    Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to level up your cloud game, AWS in 30 Days is your fast-track journey into the world of Amazon Web Services — the most in-demand cloud platform in the world. In this blog series, we don’t just explain concepts. We guide you through real-world applications, hands-on setups, and expert-level tips — all in bite-sized lessons you can absorb in under 30 minutes a day. We kick things off by answering the most essential questions: What is the cloud? Why does AWS matter? And how do services like S3, EC2, IAM, and VPC work together to power everything from startups to Netflix? No fluff. Just real-world explanations with analogies and stories to make it stick. Once the foundation is clear, we roll up our sleeves. From hosting a website on S3 or …  ( 4 min )
    Day 49: When Bureaucracy Finally Releases Its Death Grip
    After surviving what I'm diplomatically calling "bureaucracy week" (translation: a seven-day nightmare of bank emails and registration chaos), I finally managed to do what I came to college for - actually study. Woke up at 7 AM. Yes, you read that right. My ambitious 5 AM plan has officially been declared dead and buried. But hey, 7 AM is practically dawn for someone who spent the last week refreshing email hoping for bank receipts that never came. The morning routine was strategic: stretch, breakfast, face wash, brush, wrist heat therapy (because apparently I'm 80 years old), and then the mad dash to the library. Shower? Skipped. Priorities? Questionable. Hit the library around 9 AM and stayed till 12:45 PM. Solid session of JavaScript basics - nothing fancy, just getting back into the groove after a week of dealing with administrative nonsense instead of actual code. But here's where it gets interesting. There's this person in the library who has the most genuinely terrifying coding expression I've ever witnessed. Picture this: completely absorbed in their screen, lower teeth out, looking like they're about to physically fight their compiler. I understand we all have our debugging faces, but this was next-level intimidating. Managed to squeeze in: JavaScript fundamentals review 2 LeetCode problems (nothing groundbreaking, but hey, brain functionality confirmed) Multiple library sessions with strategic dry fruit breaks Survived registration round 47 (approximately) The day ended with an evening study session from 5-8 PM, because apparently once you start, momentum becomes addictive. College bureaucracy is designed to test your patience, not your intelligence. Banks have their own timeline that exists outside normal human understanding. And sometimes the most productive thing you can do is just show up, even if your morning routine looks like controlled chaos. Tomorrow's revolutionary plan? Maybe shower before hitting the library. We'll see how that goes.  ( 4 min )
    Why Senior Engineers Don’t Need All the Answers
    There's this quiet myth in engineering that once you hit “senior,” you'll just know. You'll have all the answers, solve problems on the fly, and be the go-to for anything and everything. But here's the truth I've come to learn: I often prefer not to know. And honestly, I think that's part of why I landed the job I have today. During my technical interview, I hit a question I didn't quite have the answer to. Or maybe I did, somewhere buried in memory, but it didn't feel familiar enough to stand by. So I said what I genuinely felt: “I don't know.” I took a guess, made it clear that it was a guess, and when it turned out to be wrong, I followed up with curiosity: “So what's the actual answer?” That moment, I believe, said more about how I work than any correct response could have. Over the ye…  ( 4 min )
    I have something akin to writer's block. But it's not writer's block; it's a lack of inspiration. I want to write, but I have a huge lack of zeal or motivation to even try!! HELP!! 🥹
    A post by Dumebi Okolo  ( 3 min )
    Best Machine Translation Software for Enterprises
    Machine translation software is one of the best productivity tools you could use for translating on behalf of an enterprise. To get the most out of machine translation, it’s important to choose a software application that best enhances your productivity with additional functionality. After all, using a standalone machine translation engine on its own (such as located at Google.com/Translate) won’t do much more than provide you with raw neural translation. In other words, there’s often no way within the application to efficiently improve the output quality — which is never as good as human translation. To make a decision on the best machine translation software system for you, it’s imperative to learn about the most important components of any translation management system. A translation ma…  ( 8 min )
    We've Been Hacked!
    Billions of blistering barnacles! One of our ships has been boarded. Follow these steps to quarantine, cleanse, and restore your project before the kraken strikes again! Quarantine files and database. Backup everything (files + DB). Scan for suspicious files and keywords. Reset all credentials (DB, admin, server). Restore from Git or a clean backup. Reapply client modifications/uploads. Scan, verify, and test thoroughly. # Archive the project tar -zcf hacked-project.tar.gz /home/project/web/staging/ # Move project to quarantine (safe harbor) mkdir -p /home/_quarantine/project mv /home/project/* /home/_quarantine/project/ # Backup database mysqldump --add-drop-table -u "" -p"" projectdb \ > /home/_quarantine/project/hacked-project.sql Restore any client-uploaded files or DB entries (if we don’t have a clean backup). clamscan -ri --log=last-scan.txt /home/_quarantine/project/web/staging Search for sketchy keywords: # If ack isn’t installed: apt-get install ack-grep ack suspiciouskeyword Reset all passwords: mysql -u root -p -e \ "ALTER USER ''@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY ''; FLUSH PRIVILEGES;" Update all software (WordPress, plugins, Composer deps, system packages). # Clean Git working tree git clean -n # Preview git clean -f # Execute if safe git reset --hard && git pull # Clear caches rm -rf storage/framework/cache/* tmp/* # Reinstall dependencies composer install # Move project back to production mv /home/_quarantine/project/* /home/project chown -R www-data:www-data /home/project Scan again: clamscan -ri --log=last-scan.txt /home/project/web/staging ack suspiciouskeyword Test all functionality. Check logs for suspicious requests. Celebrate with a liter of rum. 🥃  ( 3 min )
    𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗥 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗢𝗧
    My SignalR app now starts in 180ms — thanks to a 25MB AOT binary. I replaced the .NET runtime with a 25MB SignalR binary and dropped cold starts to 180ms. ⚡ Turns out, Native AOT in .NET 9 isn’t just for console apps anymore. Most real-time .NET apps ship bloated containers, thinking SignalR needs the full runtime. That’s what we believed… until customer complaints started piling up. Our SignalR-based Azure Functions were slow. Startup took 2.3s, memory use hit 150MB, and image sizes ballooned to 180MB. Deployments were clean, but performance was painful. Then we tried trimming + Native AOT + minimal API hosting. The result? A single 25MB self-contained binary, 45MB RAM usage, 180ms startup. Cold starts in our Azure Functions dropped significantly, and image sizes shrank by 85%. Native AOT is a game-changer for real-time .NET apps. 💭 Are you still shipping full .NET runtimes for SignalR apps — or have you tried going fully native? DotNet #SignalR #NativeAOT #Developers #SoftwareDeveloper #Performance #CloudComputing #TechTips #Programming #WebDevelopment  ( 3 min )
    Simple reactivity in React with MobX
    Hello everyone, I’d like to share one of the most convenient ways to work with reactive data in a React environment using MobX. This article focuses on diving into and getting acquainted with MobX in the React ecosystem. If that sounds useful and interesting, then keep reading :) Working with reactivity in React and handling reactive data is, in my view, always a rather labor-intensive process. Let me explain why… All state in React has to be wrapped in use hooks, and we need various React wrappers to manage re-renders. For example: const App = () => { const [input, setInput] = useState(''); useEffect(() => { // do something }, [input]); return ( setInput(e.target.value)} /> ) } const Child = memo(() => {…  ( 5 min )
    The Awesome AI Coding Tools Repo Has a New Home — and a Bigger Mission
    A few weeks ago, I launched Awesome AI Coding Tools — a curated list of the most powerful AI tools for developers. In just the first week, the repo earned 100+ stars, quickly growing into a go-to resource for devs looking to level up their workflows with AI. It’s been exciting to see contributions, shoutouts, and new tools added by the community. But that was just the beginning. AI For Developers Originally hosted under my personal account (tokyo-dal), the repo has now officially moved to: 👉 github.com/ai-for-developers/awesome-ai-coding-tools This move is more than just a rename — it’s the start of a broader initiative: AI For Developers. Scalability: I’m building more than a list — I’m building a hub for AI-powered development tools, guides, and community. Credibility: An organization-level repo signals this is an open, growing project — not just a solo side hustle. Community-first vision: I want to make room for contributors, maintainers, and AI-curious developers to shape the future of this resource. Nothing breaks. But here's what’s coming next: ✅ More frequent updates: New tools added weekly Categories & tags: To make discovery easier Starter kits & templates: Get devs up and running fast Open contribution guidelines: So anyone can help improve the list Community discussions: Via GitHub Discussions and maybe Discord? This repo is just the first piece of the puzzle. I’m working on launching AI For Developers as a platform — a home for: AI-powered dev tool reviews & comparisons Practical tutorials (from testing to debugging with AI) Real-world use cases A growing developer community If you want to follow the journey, contribute, or suggest ideas, now’s the time to jump in: 🔗 github.com/ai-for-developers/awesome-ai-coding-tools If you’ve used a cool AI tool that’s not in the list — submit a PR! And if you’ve found value in the list so far, I’d love it if you shared it with your network. Let’s build the future of AI-powered development — together.  ( 4 min )
    10 AI Skills Companies Are Looking for in 2025
    In an age which is ruled by technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than just a buzzword. It’s a strategic necessity. With 2025 just over the horizon, the need for professionals who grok AI is growing in every corner of business, whether it be in finance, health care, retail, logistics, and beyond. But here’s the thing: it’s not enough to understand how AI works, it’s about knowing the specifically right AI skills that companies are actively recruiting for right now. So, which must-have skills are those exactly? And how can you present yourself as the AI expert that companies can’t pass up? Let’s make a trip down to the list of top 10 AI skills company scouts for by 2025, with examples and insights that count. In 2025, Machine Learning will continue to be the heart of AI adoption.…  ( 7 min )
    How to Install Docker Engine on Windows Server 2025 VPS (No Hyper-V)
    Running Docker on a Windows Server 2025 VPS can be tricky—especially without Hyper-V or GUI support. Here’s a minimal, working way to get Docker Engine running for Windows containers only. Most VPS platforms don’t support nested virtualization, so trying to install Hyper-V leads to this error: Hyper-V cannot be installed: The processor does not have required virtualization capabilities. That rules out Linux containers. But you can still run Windows containers using Docker Engine directly. Download and extract Docker Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://download.docker.com/win/static/stable/x86_64/docker-20.10.24.zip" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\docker.zip" Expand-Archive -Path "$env:TEMP\docker.zip" -DestinationPath "C:\Program Files\Docker" Add Docker to system PATH [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("Path", $env:Path + ";C:\Program Files\Docker", [System.EnvironmentVariableTarget]::Machine) Register and start the Docker service & 'C:\Program Files\Docker\dockerd.exe' --register-service Start-Service docker Set Docker to use Windows containers docker context use default Test with a Windows container docker run mcr.microsoft.com/windows/nanoserver:ltsc2022 cmd /c echo Hello from Docker That’s it. This setup skips broken PowerShell providers and avoids Docker Desktop entirely. Ideal for headless VPS setups or automation scripts.  ( 3 min )
    Make to n8n 🙌
    Migrating from Make.com to n8n: Lessons Learned & Flow Design Tips Ali Farhat ・ Jul 29 #n8n #makecom #migration #automation  ( 2 min )
    Migrating from Make.com to n8n: Lessons Learned & Flow Design Tips
    Why Migrate from Make.com to n8n Make.com (formerly Integromat) is ideal for quick automation builds. But when workflows become business-critical, developers need more control, transparency, and flexibility. That’s where n8n shines. n8n advantages include: Open-source architecture with Git-based JSON workflows Execution transparency and customizable error handling Flexible hosting (cloud, Docker, on-prem) Extendable via custom nodes and JavaScript logic You can read our full migration guide here: https://scalevise.com/resources/make-to-n8n-migration-guide/ Start with an overview of your current scenarios. Document: Trigger types (Webhooks, Schedulers) Module complexity (Routers, Filters, Iterators) Data sources (Airtable, HTTP APIs, Google Sheets) Output channels (Slack, Email, CMS) …  ( 5 min )
    Parametric vs Nonparametric Tests: Which One Should You Use for Your Data?
    When working with data, one of the first questions you’ll face is: What kind of statistical test should I use? The answer often lies between a parametric and non parametric test—two fundamental approaches to data analysis. Parametric tests (like t-tests and ANOVA) are powerful and precise. They assume your data is normally distributed, has equal variances, and is measured on an interval or ratio scale. When those assumptions are met, parametric tests deliver strong, reliable results. But let’s face it—real-world data isn’t always that neat. That’s where nonparametric tests come in. These are your flexible, assumption-light alternatives. Whether your data is skewed, ordinal, or doesn’t meet normality, nonparametric methods like the Mann-Whitney U or Kruskal-Wallis test step up to the challenge. So what’s the difference between parametric and non parametric test methods? Simply put: parametric tests require structure but offer more power, while nonparametric tests work on a broader range of data types but may be slightly less precise. TL;DR: Use nonparametric tests if your data is messy, ordinal, or doesn’t follow assumptions. Choosing the right one = more accurate insights. Understanding these tests is essential for developers, data analysts, and researchers. Make sure your next analysis starts on the right foot.  ( 3 min )
    Handling Bot Traffic with SafeLine WAF
    Bot traffic poses a growing threat to businesses and web applications. While some bots serve useful purposes (like search engine crawlers), malicious bots can disrupt services, steal data, conduct fraud, or scrape content. SafeLine provides an intelligent and cost-effective solution to help organizations detect and block unwanted bot traffic, ensuring performance and security. Bot traffic is generated by automated scripts rather than human users. It can be broadly classified into two types: Good Bots: Includes legitimate bots like Googlebot and Bingbot that index content or support services such as monitoring. Bad Bots: Includes harmful bots used for: Content scraping Credential stuffing DDoS attacks Click fraud Price scraping Malicious bots often mimic human behavior, making them difficu…  ( 4 min )
    Kubernetes Foundations - Architecture and Core Components
    Kubernetes has become a foundational system for modern cloud-native infrastructure, orchestrating containers at scale across industries, from e-commerce to fintech. Born from Google's internal system, Borg, Kubernetes inherits decades of lessons in managing global-scale applications like Gmail and Google Cloud Engine (GCE). Google's contributions, such as cgroups (introduced to the Linux kernel in 2007) and Linux namespaces, laid the groundwork for containerization technologies that underpin modern runtimes. Kubernetes is a distributed orchestration platform that manages containerized applications across a cluster of control plane and worker nodes. Control plane(s) and worker node(s). Operators (controllers). Services. Pods of containers. Namespaces and quotas. Network and policies (often …  ( 12 min )
    Making REST Microservices Resilient: Bulkhead, Retry & Circuit Breaker in Practice
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    MARA Shares Jump as Q2 Revenue Beats Wall Street's Expectations Thanks to Surging BTC Price
    The bitcoin miner said the company posted its highest revenue quarter due to the average price of bitcoin surging 50% during the second quarter.
    Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Will Not Take the Stand, Lawyers Say
    After three days of witness testimony, Storm’s defense team rested their case on Tuesday.
    SEC Approves In-Kind Redemptions for All Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
    The decision allows authorized participants to create and redeem ETF shares directly in BTC or ETH, rather than having to use cash.
    Michael Saylor's Strategy Makes Massive $2.4B Bitcoin Purchase With Preferred Stock Sale Proceeds
    The firm days ago sold nearly $2.5 billion of its new preferred series, dubbed STRC or "stretch," and quickly deployed the funds into BTC.
    Samourai Wallet Devs Expected to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
    Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill both previously pleaded not guilty, but are expected to change their pleas in Manhattan on Wednesday morning.
    DOGE, SOL and XRP Lead Altcoin Losses as Rate Jitters and Leverage Unwind Hit Crypto
    Heavy declines across altcoins extended into a second week, while bitcoin and ether showed relative strength amid growing macro uncertainty.
    New Lummis Bill Would Back Effort to Ensure Crypto Assets Can Justify U.S. Mortgages
    U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced another crypto bill, this one meant to reinforce an effort underway to allow use of digital assets in mortgage underwriting.
    Crypto Has a Comms Issue
    Crypto doesn’t need stadium naming rights, Super Bowl ads and flashy celebrity campaigns. It just needs to post its very credible numbers, say Aubrey Strobel and Elena Nisonoff.
    NEAR Protocol Retreats 3% Amid Liquidation Cascade
    NEAR consolidates within constrained parameters before accelerated institutional selling precipitates breach of critical technical thresholds.
    BONK Drops 14% as Institutional Selling Accelerates in Risk-Off Environment
    Meme token drops sharply as major traders reduce holdings.
    EToro Plans to Tokenize U.S. Stocks on Ethereum in Blockchain Push
    The move is part of the firm's broader push towards enabling 24/7 trading with all kinds of assets using blockchain rails.
    ATOM Plunges 5% Despite Recovery Attempts Amid Bearish Pressure
    Cosmos hits 100-chain milestone as ATOM tests $4.56 support amid sustained selling pressure.
    Hong Kong Releases Guidance on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority encouraged firms to apply for a stablecoin license by the end of August.
    Polkadot's DOT Slips 3% as Failed Recovery Attempts Signal Weakness
    Support has been established in the $3.91-$3.93 range, with resistance between $4.03-$4.07.
    The Protocol of Agents: Web3’s MCP Potential
    The combination of Web3 and the influential Model Context Protocol (MCP) might just be a new foundation for decentralized AI, says Jesus Rodriguez, Co-founder of Sentora.
    Robinhood Price Target Doubled by JPMorgan on Crypto and Tokenization Bets
    Robinhood’s crypto expansion and introduction of EU tokenized equities spur a long-term valuation boost, analysts said.
    ETH Treasury Race Heats Up: BitMine Still Ahead Despite SharpLink's Latest Ether Purchase
    SharpLink has now bought more than 438,000 ETH, but BitMine’s total holdings exceed 625,000 ETH — highlighting the fierce competition between the two largest ETH treasury players.
    New Ether Treasury Firm 'ETHZilla' Emerges With $425M Funding and a DeFi Twist
    The transaction was backed by sixty institutional and crypto-native investors, including Polychain Capital, GSR.
    SharpLink Acquired 77K More ETH, Boosting Holdings Over $1.6B
    The firm, led by Joesph Lubin, has emerged as one of the largest corporate ether holders since its pivot to a crypto treasury strategy.
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Stellar (XLM) Gains 2.1% as Index Inches Higher
    Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, rising 1.8% from Monday.
    MARA, Holder of Nearly $6B BTC, Raises $950M to Buy More Bitcoin
    MARA Holdings holds roughly 50,000 BTC, valued at nearly $6 billion, ranking it as the second-largest bitcoin holder among public companies
    BitMine Immersion Sets Up to $1B Buyback as Share Price Cools
    The Tom Lee-led company signaled an intent to possibly repurchase stock should the share value decline below the net asset value of its ether holdings.
    Coinbase Reaps Growing Rewards from Circle Ties and USDC Economics: JPMorgan
    In the first quarter of this year alone, Coinbase earned roughly $300 million in distribution payments from Circle, and that's just the start.
    ECB Says U.S.-Backed Stablecoin Use in EU Could Weaken Its Monetary Autonomy
    U.S. dollar stablecoins will cement their dominance unless alternatives like the digital euro arise, an adviser to the European Central Bank said.
    Bitcoin's Bollinger Bands Tightest Since February; XRP, SOL Establish Lower Highs
    BTC's Bollinger bands are now at their tightest since February.
    Linea to Burn ETH With Every Transaction in Bold L2 Upgrade
    Linea’s updated roadmap introduces ETH-native staking on bridged assets, a protocol-level ETH burn mechanism, and the allocation of 85% of its token supply to ecosystem development.
    DeFi Dev Boosts Solana Treasury to $218M After Latest Purchase
    The Nasdaq-listed firm funded the acquisition by its $5 billion standing equity line of credit facility.
    Ether Treasury Companies to Eventually Own 10% of Supply: Standard Chartered
    Corporate treasuries have bought 1% of all ether in circulation since the beginning of June, the report said.
    ARK Invest Buys the Dip on Ether Strategy Firm BitMine With $18.6M Purchase
    Cathie Wood's investment firm added a total of 529,366 BMNR shares to its Innovation and Next Generations Internet ETFs
    Whale Revives Profit-Taking Concerns as Bitcoin Holds Flat: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for July 29, 2025
    CoinDCX Dismisses Report of Coinbase Acquisition Talks
    CoinDCX's CEO denied reports of a potential acquisition by Coinbase, emphasizing the company's focus on India.
    Bitmain Plans Its First U.S. Crypto Mining Facility: Bloomberg
    The plant will mark a significant shift for Bitmain, which currently produces mining hardware in southeast Asia.
    Crypto Fund JellyC Teams Up With Standard Chartered, OKX for Secure Crypto Trading
    JellyC is working with OKX and Standard Chartered to use cryptocurrencies and tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral.
    D2X Raises $5M to Expand Crypto Derivatives Exchange for Institutions
    CMT Digital, Circle Ventures and Point72 back Amsterdam-based D2X as it targets crypto futures and options
    UAE Lender RAKBANK Offers Retail Customers Crypto With Bitpanda
    Customers can now buy, sell, and swap crypto via RAKBANK’s app through Bitpanda’s regulated platform.
    CoinShares Launches Zero-Fee SEI ETP With Staking Yield Across Europe
    Crypto ETPs in Europe are plentiful, yet they haven't been adopted the way spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have.
    Bitcoin Demand Shift: Coinbase's 60-Day BTC Premium Streak is at Risk
    BTC's Coinbase premium is a key indicator of U.S. investor demand, with positive values reflecting strong buying pressure from institutions.
    DOGE Plunges 9% in Steep Sell-Off, But Rebounds from Critical Support Zone
    DOGE endured a sharp drawdown in the latest trading session and led losses among major tokens with a 9% slide. Here's what analytics point to next.
    Billionaire Ray Dalio Backs 15% Allocation to Bitcoin and Gold Amid U.S. Debt Spiral
    The comments are a notable shift from his 2022 recommendation of just 1–2% in bitcoin, reflecting growing concern over what Dalio calls a “debt doom loop.”
    XRP Accumulation Plan Boosts Hyperscale Data Stock by 12%
    The firm has begun accumulating XRP as part of a $10 million crypto treasury plan, sending shares up 12%.
    Asia Morning Briefing: Crypto Rally Stalls, ETH Flows May Decide What Comes Next
    ETF inflows collapse while leverage stays high. With altcoin appetite uncertain, market observers say ETH may decide if markets rebound or cool further.
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    eToro to tokenize 100 most popular US stocks on Ethereum
    The company plans to offer the most popular US stocks as ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network, enabling 24/5 trading and DeFi integration.
    XRP open interest sheds $2.4B: Is a price crash next?
    XRP futures data shows neutral sentiment despite the altcoin’s double-digit price drop from $3.66.
    US Senate bill seeks to include crypto in mortgage approval process
    If passed, the legislation could give more weight to a US housing regulatory agency’s June order to consider certain digital assets for mortgage loan risk assessments.
    SEC votes to allow in-kind redemptions for crypto ETPs
    SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the new rules will make crypto exchange-traded products "less costly and more efficient."
    Bitcoin bulls aim to chase liquidity at $122K, but Q3 seasonality could stall breakouts
    Bitcoin eyes upside breakout to $122,000, but fading spot ETF flows, lack of volumes and seasonality could stall bullish momentum thereafter.
    ‘A joke in poor taste’: Tornado Cash T-shirt stirs controversy in court
    Both prosecutors and defense attorneys have made statements in court about a T-shirt Roman Storm wore at a 2019 Ethereum conference in Boston.
    BitMine’s $1B repurchase plan favors shares over more ETH — for now
    With its stock trading below net asset value, BitMine has chosen to focus on buybacks instead of further growing its ETH reserve.
    ‘Largest’ volume skew for ETH confirms pivot to altcoins: Glassnode
    Surging ETH and BNB activity, alongside shifting USDT flows, are all signals that traders are pivoting into altcoins.
    Bitcoin price gained 50% the last time its volatility fell this low
    Traders are betting big on Bitcoin as calm markets and record-low volatility mask the bull’s intentions.
    White House steps in to delay CFTC chair vote
    A vote on prospective CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz was taken off the Senate Agriculture Committee’s agenda on Monday as the chamber heads into recess.
    Down 99%, biotech firm 180 Life Sciences pivots to crypto with ETH bet
    The Nasdaq-listed biotechnology firm is raising $425 million for its ETH strategy, joining a parade of penny stocks investing in cryptocurrencies as their business flounders.
    Altcoin rally led by ETH, BNB, AVAX, PENGU likely if Bitcoin range break occurs
    Bitcoin prepares for an impulse move, and if the upside is taken, ETH, BNB, AVAX and PENGU could explode higher.
    Ethereum ‘ready to explode’ as ETH price reclaims $3.8K, analysts say
    ETH continues to show strength with record open interest and high network activity as bulls expect an upside breakout soon.
    Twenty One Capital’s Bitcoin stash is bigger than initially expected
    Backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether and SoftBank, Twenty One Capital now holds over 43,500 BTC, surpassing early projections, according to Bloomberg.
    Bitcoin slides below $117.5K amid warnings further BTC price drops next
    BTC price action turns weaker after the Wall Street open, with Bitcoin market participants bracing for lower levels despite bullish US macro data.
    Bitcoin analysts say this must happen for BTC price to hit new highs
    Bitcoin needs to regain momentum with higher trading volumes for BTC to clear the next big hurdle at $120,000 and reenter price discovery.
    Pyth Network brings Hong Kong stock prices onchain for global access
    Pyth Network has launched live, onchain price feeds for 85 major Hong Kong stocks, removing access barriers and enabling real-time financial data integration.
    The GENIUS Act passed and DePIN should be next
    The next frontier for crypto innovation is clear: Decentralized physical infrastructure networks need a tailored legal framework to unlock their full potential. It’s time for lawmakers to provide regulatory clarity for DePIN.
    Why is India investigating Binance and WazirX over crypto loopholes?
    Binance and WazirX face scrutiny as India investigates cross-border wallet flows and security risks. Globally, investigative agencies have been acting against illicit crypto funding.
    SuperRare $730,000 exploit was easily preventable — Experts weigh in
    A critical access control bug in SuperRare’s staking contract — easily detectable by unit tests or even ChatGPT — allowed an attacker to steal $731,000 in RARE tokens.
    IONOS’ InternetX plans to tokenize 22M domains through Doma Protocol
    InternetX partners with D3’s Doma Protocol to tokenize 22 million domains, aiming to bring traditional web domains into the Web3 ecosystem.
    How to use Google Gemini for smarter crypto trading
    Google Gemini Flash 2.5 can streamline research, spot patterns, analyze sentiment and refine your crypto trading strategies. Just remember: AI assists, but you’re still the one making the call.
    Corporations have acquired 1% of Ether supply: Standard Chartered
    Corporations have accumulated 1% of all Ether since June, with Standard Chartered forecasting 10% ownership as institutional appetite for ETH continues to grow.
    Former SEC official joins Veda as General Counsel amid DeFi expansion
    Veda protocol has appointed former SEC senior counsel TuongVy Le as general counsel, weeks after securing $18 million in venture capital funding.
    China’s JD.com registers ‘Jcoin’ ahead of Hong Kong stablecoin regime
    China’s JD.com announced plans for a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin last summer and is now expected to be among the first issuers under HKMA’s stablecoin regime.
    Hong Kong finalizes stablecoin rules, launches public registry
    The HKMA completed stablecoin regulations set to take effect Aug. 1, warning no licenses have been issued and urging caution against hype and scams.
    Linea airdrop: 85% to users, builders as L2 seeks Ethereum alignment
    Declan Fox, global product lead for Linea, said there is no exact date for the token generation event yet, but details will be shared a week before.
    Bitmain to open first US-based ASIC chip factory: Bloomberg
    Leading Bitcoin mining ASIC manufacturer Bitmain is set to open its first US-based production facility by early 2026 amid a broader industry shift to the US.
    RAKBANK becomes the first UAE bank to offer crypto trading for retail
    RAKBANK became the first traditional bank in the UAE to enable crypto trading for retail users through its mobile app, powered by Bitpanda.
    Bubblemaps flags ‘Rugproof’ launchpad over alleged rug pull risk
    Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps flagged Solana’s Rugproof for suspicious token activity, alleging a deceptive launch structure that mimics a rug pull setup.
    Cboe files to list staked Injective ETF from Canary Capital
    The Cboe has filed to list Canary Capital’s staked Injective ETF, potentially making it the third staked crypto ETF following Solana and Ether.
    Bitcoin price shrugs off potential new $450M Galaxy Digital BTC sale
    Bitcoin seemed unfazed at new transactions from Galaxy Digital, with “most” of the BTC ending up in exchange accounts.
    ARK Invest adds $20M in BitMine, trims Coinbase, Block, Robinhood holdings
    Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest adds $20 million in BitMine shares while scaling back exposure to Coinbase, Block and Robinhood amid its crypto portfolio reshuffle.
    US seeks to claim $2.4M in Bitcoin seized from ransomware group
    The US is seeking the forfeiture of 20.2 BTC seized by the Dallas FBI from the Chaos ransomware group, adding to the country’s proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
    Google search volume for stablecoins hit peak amid ‘parabolic’ growth
    Stablecoin searches reached an all-time high on Google as market cap topped a record $270 billion following passage of the GENIUS Act.
    Bakkt sells loyalty business to focus on being ‘pure-play crypto’
    Bakkt Holdings says it has agreed to sell its loyalty services business in its bid to focus purely on its crypto offerings.
    SharpLink’s Joe Lubin wants to buy ETH faster than any other firm
    SharpLink Gaming is currently the second-largest Ethereum treasury firm after BitMine Immersion Technologies.
    BitMine tanks 27% despite touting ETH’s implied value at $60K
    David Grider, a partner at venture capital firm Finality Capital, said he thinks the Ether treasury company boom should bode well for the long-term price and inflows of the token.
    Nasdaq-listed Mill City Ventures earmarks $441M toward Sui treasury
    Mill City Ventures has become the first public company to invest in a Sui treasury after a $450 million raise, betting on blockchain’s AI and DeFi capabilities.
    Update: CoinDCX denies it’s in talks with Coinbase for acquisition deal
    CoinDCX has denied rumors that Coinbase is in “advanced discussions” to acquire the exchange, reiterating it is “super focused” on building India’s crypto story.
    Canadian vape company jumps 550% in pivot to BNB treasury firm
    CEA Industries shares are up nearly 550% as the vape company revealed plans to turn into a BNB treasury company backed by a firm tied to Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao.
    Evolving ETH futures data hints a potential rally to $5K
    ETH price corrected at the weekly open, but futures data pinpoints the possibility of a breakout to $5,000.
    Ray Dalio suggests putting 15% in Bitcoin, gold amid US ‘debt doom loop’
    Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio suggests investors put 15% into store-of-value assets amid America’s debt crisis.
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    AI vs. AI: Prophet Security raises $30M to replace human analysts with autonomous defenders
    Prophet Security raises $30 million to launch a fully autonomous AI cybersecurity platform that investigates and responds to threats without human intervention, promising 10x faster response times and 96% fewer false positives.  ( 10 min )
    Arcee opens up new enterprise-focused, customizable AI model AFM-4.5B trained on ‘clean, rigorously filtered data’
    Geared toward Arcee's growing list of enterprise customers and their needs and wants — specifically, a model trained without violating IP.  ( 8 min )
    Acree opens up new enterprise-focused, customizable AI model AFM-4.5B trained on ‘clean, rigorously filtered data’
    Geared toward Acree's growing list of enterprise customers and their needs and wants — specifically, a model trained without violating IP.  ( 8 min )
    Positron believes it has found the secret to take on Nvidia in AI inference chips — here’s how it could benefit enterprises
    The company’s first-generation chips were fabricated in the U.S. using Intel facilities, with final server assembly and integration.  ( 9 min )
    ChatGPT just got smarter: OpenAI’s Study Mode helps students learn step-by-step
    OpenAI launches ChatGPT Study Mode, transforming AI from an answer engine into a Socratic tutor that guides students through problems step-by-step rather than providing direct solutions.  ( 8 min )
    Stack Overflow data reveals the hidden productivity tax of ‘almost right’ AI code
    Stack Overflow survey shows that as more enterprise developers actually use AI tools, their expectations aren't being met by reality.  ( 9 min )
    Sparrow raises $35M Series B to automate the employee leave management nightmare
    Sparrow raises $35M Series B to scale AI-powered employee leave management platform that has grown 14x since 2021, serving 1,000+ companies and saving $200M in payroll costs.  ( 11 min )
    Writer launches a ‘super agent’ that actually gets sh*t done, outperforms OpenAI on key benchmarks
    Writer launches Action Agent, an autonomous AI that executes complex enterprise tasks across 600+ tools, outperforming OpenAI on key benchmarks in the $114B enterprise AI market.  ( 12 min )
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    Exclusive: A record-breaking baby has been born from an embryo that’s over 30 years old
    A baby boy born over the weekend holds the new record for the “oldest baby.” Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived on July 26, developed from an embryo that had been in storage for 30 and a half years. “We had a rough birth but we are both doing well now,” says Lindsey Pierce, his mother. “He…  ( 29 min )
    OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT for college students
    OpenAI is launching Study Mode, a version of ChatGPT for college students that it promises will act less like a lookup tool and more like a friendly, always-available tutor. It’s part of a wider push by the company to get AI more embedded into classrooms when the new academic year starts in September. A demonstration…  ( 21 min )
    The Download: how to store energy underground, and what you may not know about Trump’s AI Action Plan
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This startup wants to use the Earth as a massive battery Texas-based startup Quidnet Energy just completed a test showing it can store energy for up to six months by pumping water underground.…  ( 21 min )
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    A number of the executive orders and announcements coming from the White House since Donald Trump returned to office have painted an ambitious vision for America’s AI future—crushing competition with China, abolishing “woke” AI models that suppress conservative speech, jump-starting power-hungry AI data centers. But the details have been sparse.  The White House’s AI Action…  ( 22 min )
    This startup wants to use the Earth as a massive battery
    Texas-based startup Quidnet Energy just completed a test showing it can store energy for up to six months by pumping water underground. Using water to store electricity is hardly a new concept—pumped hydropower storage has been around for over a century. But the company hopes its twist on the technology could help bring cheap, long-duration…  ( 20 min )
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    The $10 Billion Quarter: Where Smart Money Is Flowing in Crypto VC (Q2 2025)
    In Q2 2025, crypto VC funding surged to $10.03 billion, led by mega-deals, infra plays, and tokenization. Here’s where capital landed and what it signals for the next crypto cycle.  ( 9 min )
    Cryptocurrency Regulations and Execution Orders in 2025: All You Need to Know
    Discover 2025’s crypto policy changes, from executive orders to regulatory frameworks shaping DeFi and institutional adoption  ( 11 min )
    Alpenglow: 150ms transaction finality on Solana
    Solana is upgrading to 100x faster and deterministic transaction finality. Learn how Alpenglow unlocks speed and certainty for Solana.  ( 7 min )
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    ASUS Announces V400 AiO PC; Starts From RM3,799
    ASUS officially launched its new V400 AIO PC lineup. The series offers consumers looking for moderately powerful PCs but are also looking for something in the space-saving category. The V400 is available in two display sizes, 24-inches and 27-inches, and depending on the SKU, you either get a touch or non-touch display. It’s a little […] The post ASUS Announces V400 AiO PC; Starts From RM3,799 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Fadillah: Peninsular Malaysia To Get Electricity Tariff Rebates In Coming Months
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    Tesla Touts Roadster 2.0 As The “Last Best Driver’s Car” Before Full Autonomy
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    Microsoft To Expand Xbox Age Verification Beyond UK
    The UK recently implemented additional checks under its Online Safety Act on its citizens. Among other things, the act makes it so that porn websites need to verify that visitors are of age first. This has extended to way beyond saucy online content, as Microsoft is also complying, and implementing similar requirements on Xbox. Worse […] The post Microsoft To Expand Xbox Age Verification Beyond UK appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
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    vivo X Fold5 Launches In Malaysia For RM6,999
    It’s official. vivo has pulled back the veil from the X Fold5, officially launching it in the Malaysian market. The phone, which launched in China initially, received SIRIM certification in May this year. Running through the specs quickly, the X Fold5 sports a 8.03-inch 2,480 x 2,200 inner screen and a 6.53-inch 2,748 x 1,172 […] The post vivo X Fold5 Launches In Malaysia For RM6,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Sony RX1R III Now Available For Pre-Orders; Priced At RM20,999
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    How to Build Database Seed Scripts for Your Node Application
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    Convert Any Picture into a Spreadsheet with FileConvertFree (Image to Excel Tool)
    Ever taken a photo of a table or data sheet and wished you could open it in Excel? Now you can — with FileConvertFree’s Image to Excel tool. Whether it’s a scanned receipt, a handwritten chart, or a screenshot of a report, FileConvertFree lets you upload the image and instantly turn it into a working Excel spreadsheet. No more manual typing. No more copy-paste disasters. It’s perfect for: Students who take pictures of classroom whiteboards or notes Freelancers who receive scanned invoices Business users working with printed data or old reports FileConvertFree uses smart table detection to preserve rows, columns, and formatting. Just upload your image and get back an .xlsx file ready for editing. File conversions shouldn’t be complicated — and with FileConvertFree, they aren’t.  ( 3 min )
    Say Goodbye to Unfair Performance Reviews with Team Vertex
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    An Ode to Clarity — Bitcoin’s White Paper Could Have Launched Sooner (and We Missed the Rocket).
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    App Store Offers: Implementation Guide for iOS Developers
    Understanding App Store Offers The Game-Changing Win-Back Offers Technical Implementation Guide App Store Connect Configuration Business Advantages Performance Monitoring Conclusion App Store Offers represent a powerful monetization strategy for subscription-based applications. These time-limited promotions provide eligible customers with free or discounted access to subscriptions, serving as critical tools for customer acquisition, retention, and re-engagement. Target new subscribers exclusively Provide initial trial periods or discounted rates Automatically applied to first-time subscribers Cannot be redeemed multiple times by the same user Highly flexible with custom eligibility criteria Require server-side signature generation Target existing or lapsed subscribers Support multiple rede…  ( 7 min )
    From Chaos to Clarity: A Practical Guide to Mastering Domain-Driven Design
    Have you ever felt lost on a software project? A place where every new feature breaks two others, where the tech and business teams seem to speak different languages, and where the code has become a tangled mess that no one dares to touch? If the answer is yes, you've likely been in a "Big Ball of Mud." This is a common trap. We start with the best intentions, but without a compass, business complexity inevitably swallows us. The result? Software that is fragile, expensive, and misaligned with its goals. But what if there was a way to navigate this complexity? An approach that would allow us not only to build software that works but also to create systems that are a faithful and evolving reflection of the business rules? Welcome to Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Think of DDD not as a rigid fr…  ( 10 min )
    Do Caos à Clareza: Um Guia Prático para Dominar o Domain-Driven Design
    Você já se sentiu perdido em um projeto de software? Um lugar onde cada nova funcionalidade quebra duas outras, onde a equipe de tecnologia e a de negócios parecem falar idiomas diferentes e onde o código se tornou uma massa tão emaranhada que ninguém tem coragem de mexer? Se a resposta for sim, você provavelmente já esteve em um "Big Ball of Mud" (Grande Bola de Lama). Essa é uma armadilha comum. Começamos com as melhores intenções, mas sem uma bússola, a complexidade do negócio inevitavelmente nos engole. O resultado? Software frágil, caro e desalinhado com seus objetivos. Mas e se houvesse uma maneira de navegar essa complexidade? Uma abordagem que nos permitisse não apenas construir software que funciona, mas também criar sistemas que são um reflexo fiel e evolutivo das regras de negó…  ( 10 min )
    How to Code a Wi-Fi Enabled Fence Alert System
    Security is evolving. From smart doorbells to intelligent lighting, homes are becoming more responsive. But what if your Vinily Fence Chicago could talk back—sending alerts when someone attempts to climb it or open a gate? In this guide, you'll learn how to build a basic Wi-Fi enabled fence alert system using microcontrollers like the ESP32 and simple sensors. It's perfect for home automation enthusiasts, hobbyists, or even developers working on smart outdoor systems. ESP32 or ESP8266 (microcontroller with built-in Wi-Fi) Magnetic contact sensors or motion sensors Buzzer or LED (for local alerts) Jumper wires and breadboard Power supply (USB or battery) Arduino IDE Optional: Integration with a mobile app or platform like Blynk or IFTTT 🧠 The Concept The fence alert sys…  ( 4 min )
    How to Manage Virtual Machines in Microsoft Azure
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    TAK-Server Plugin - Smack.xml and plugin loader errors
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    5 Legal Landmines For Creators to Dodge in 2025
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    🚀 WP-XPub v1.0.0 – A Clean Architecture Approach to Multi-Channel Publishing in WordPress
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    Introducing HruHruLauncher — a custom Minecraft launcher written in Python with PySide6
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    How I Fixed My Digital Chaos (and Made Remote Work Easier)
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    Fixing the Elm Architecture
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    iOS 26 Is Here: What Every iOS Developer Needs to Know
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    DataFlow Orchestrator - Automated Search Infrastructure with MCP & Claude
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    Youtube Downloader - My first MCP Server
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    OfficeHub Pro - Modern Intranet Homepage with Interactive Features
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    Understanding Components and Props in React.
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    How Lingodb do column pruning
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    🛠️ Wrote a beginner-friendly guide on debugging AI apps like ChatGPT & LangChain — real fixes, simple words, copy-paste tips. Check it out & share your thoughts!
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    ⚽ Calculating Premier League Win Probabilities Using Python and the Football-Data.org API
    As a football enthusiast and data science learner, I decided to analyze last season’s Premier League teams by calculating the probability of winning a specific number of games using the Bernoulli distribution. This article walks through how I used the Football-Data.org API and Python to extract match data and model win probabilities. 📦 Tools & Tech Stack Python 🐍 Requests (HTTP Library) Football-Data.org API Bernoulli Distribution Formula: 𝑃(𝑘 wins)=(𝑛/𝑘)𝑝𝑘 (1−𝑝)𝑛−𝑘 where: k = number of games won n = total number of games played (usually 38) p = estimated probability of winning a game 🔑 Step 1: Getting the API Key Sign up at https://www.football-data.org/ Get your API key from the dashboard Save it in a .env file like this: API_KEY=your_api_key_here 🔐 Make sure to add .env to your .gitignore so it's never pushed to GitHub. 📡 Step 2: Fetch Premier League Standings via API import requests import os from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() api_key = os.getenv("API_KEY") url = "https://api.football-data.org/v4/competitions/PL/standings" headers = {"X-Auth-Token": api_key} response = requests.get(url, headers=headers) data = response.json() 📐 Step 3: Calculate Win Probability import math def calculate_win_probability(team_name, wins, total_games=38): p = wins / total_games probability = math.comb(total_games, wins) * (p ** wins) * ((1 - p) ** (total_games - wins)) return team_name, round(probability, 6) 📈 Results 🤔 Limitations ✅ Conclusion Consuming real-world APIs Using statistical methods like the binomial distribution Thinking probabilistically about sports performance  ( 4 min )
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    Best AI Video Subtitle Translator Tools: Top Picks for Accurate Localization
    The global demand for multilingual video content has never been higher. Whether you're producing corporate training videos, social media campaigns, or educational tutorials, subtitles in multiple languages are now a standard, not a luxury. Adding subtitles in multiple languages does more than improve accessibility—it increases reach, boosts viewer engagement, and enhances SEO. Traditionally, creating and translating subtitles involved manual transcription, translation, and syncing—a costly process. If you're translating professional videos with .srt, .sub, or .vtt files—such as corporate learning content, multilingual ads, or training series—Pairaphrase deserves your attention. Why Pairaphrase Stands Out: Subtitle file compatibility: Natively supports standard formats like .srt (YouTube) .…  ( 6 min )
    [Personal Project #19] UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final: England Trusted Their Goalkeeper
    On July 28, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland, the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final was held. Hannah Hampton — and she delivered again. England won the shootout 3-1. And this win wasn’t just luck. England had already faced a penalty shootout in the quarterfinal against Sweden. two saves by Hannah Hampton. That match gave the team more than a win — it gave them trust in their goalkeeper. “If we reach penalties, we know we can win.” And during the game, England played as if that plan was clear from the start. In the 30 minutes of extra time, both teams were tired. But their plans were different. England didn’t try to attack. They focused only on defending. Stat England Spain Shots 0 5 Shots on target 0 0 Expected goals 0 0.72 Clearances 16 6 Interceptions 3 2 England didn’t take a si…  ( 5 min )
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    Look, I've been in those sprint planning meetings. You know the ones—where someone spends 20 minutes explaining why updating a button color is "definitely an 8-point story" while the actual CSS change takes exactly 47 seconds. After years of watching teams drown in ceremonies, standups, and retrospectives that somehow never make anything retrospectively better, I'm convinced we're doing this wrong. Sprint planning shouldn't feel like performance art. It should help us ship code faster and with less stress. Most agile consultants have never pushed code to production at 2 AM on a Friday. They've never had a "simple bug fix" turn into a three-day archaeology expedition through code written by someone who left the company in 2019. Here's what I see happening in most dev teams: We spent Tuesda…  ( 7 min )
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    If you've read our beginner's guide to MCPs, you now understand the basics of MCPs and have even built your own weather server. But here's where things get really exciting—the MCP ecosystem is exploding with specialized servers that are transforming how developers work. We're not talking about basic file operations anymore. Developers are building MCPs that connect AI directly to browsers, design tools, databases, APIs, and entire development pipelines. The result? AI assistants that can actually understand and work with your entire tech stack. The developer community has embraced MCPs in a big way. Here's what's happening: Browser Automation: MCPs like Playwright let AI assistants control browsers, test web applications, and scrape data—all through natural language commands—granting deve…  ( 10 min )
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    In our fast-moving digital world, data is always in motion. Every time someone opens a mobile app, receives a GPS notification, completes an online purchase, or interacts with a smart device, fresh data is generated. These small actions add up, creating a constant stream of valuable information. For businesses that want to stay ahead, reacting to this ingested data in real time is no longer optional—it’s essential. Traditional methods like batch processing involve storing data, waiting for accumulation, and then analyzing it in large chunks. While effective in the past, this approach delays insights and decision-making. In many industries—finance, healthcare, logistics, e-commerce—real-time reaction is now a competitive requirement, not a luxury. With Snowflake Streaming, businesses gain t…  ( 5 min )
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    Every app, be it mobile or web, is designed for multiple types of devices nowadays. Every component on your app has to look good on a tiny phone as well as on a massive desktop. Even tiny components like icons need to work everywhere without breaking apart in a larger display. If your site has icons, you’d need to create separate PNG files for every screen size for each of them, which can be very time consuming on top of being daunting. SVG solves this problem. A single SVG file is sufficient for all screen sizes because it is perfectly scaled everywhere. This article talks about all about the universal format, its benefits, and the best icon libraries that offer icons in SVG. Let’s get to it! SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics. It's basically a way to make graphics using math instead…  ( 7 min )
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    In the realm of React development, custom hooks have emerged as a game-changer, offering developers a powerful tool to encapsulate logic and share it across multiple components. Let's delve into the world of custom hooks and explore how they can elevate your React projects. Custom hooks in React are JavaScript functions that start with 'use' and can call other hooks if needed. By creating custom hooks, developers can extract component logic into reusable functions, promoting cleaner and more maintainable code. import { useState, useEffect } from 'react'; const UseCustomHook = (initialValue) => { const [value, setValue] = useState(initialValue); useEffect(() => { // Side effects or computations }, []); return [value, setValue]; }; One of the key advantages of custom hooks is…  ( 4 min )
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    Overview Hi everyone! 👋 In this article, I'll walk you through how to integrate Firebase Authentication into a Nuxt application. We'll cover everything from the basics of Firebase Auth to building a complete authentication system with login, registration, and protected routes. Firebase Auth is honestly one of the best authentication solutions out there, it's secure, scalable, and saves you from writing tons of boilerplate code. Plus, it integrates beautifully with Nuxt.js! Let's start! 🤙 Firebase Authentication supports multiple sign-in methods, and you can choose the ones that fit your app: Email/Password: Classic authentication approach Google: Sign in with Google accounts Facebook: Social login with Facebook GitHub: Perfect for developer-focused apps Phone: SMS-based authentication …  ( 10 min )
    HTTP/3 & QUIC: Faster Entry for Cross-Border Businesses in China
    For cross-border businesses targeting the Chinese market, network quality is key. China's complex network environment often leads to high latency, unstable connections, and slow data transfer with traditional protocols, hurting user experience and business growth. But with HTTP/3 and its underlying protocol, QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connection), things are changing. Built on UDP, QUIC is revolutionizing internet data transfer, offering significant network optimization for businesses entering China. Chinese users frequently switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data. Old TCP connections break when IPs or ports change, forcing reloads and logins, leading to a poor user experience and lost customers. QUIC's "connection migration" feature solves this. Instead of relying on IP and port, QUIC uses a u…  ( 4 min )
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    In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, one tactic stands out for its ability to amplify reach, boost brand credibility, and drive meaningful engagement: partnered webinars. Also known as co-branded webinars, this approach involves teaming up with complementary brands, micro-influencers, or niche content creators to deliver joint webinars that provide value to shared audiences. Why Partnered Webinars Work Choosing the Right Partners Make sure your partner shares similar brand values, audience interests, and expectations for the collaboration. Define Mutual Goals Start by aligning on what success looks like - whether it's lead generation, brand awareness, sales enablement, or community building. Create Compelling Content Build your topic around a real pain point or trending subject that matters to both audiences. Make it informative, not salesy. Divide Responsibilities Assign roles - who will present, who will moderate, who will handle promotion, and who manages follow-up. Clear ownership prevents confusion. Promote Across Channels Leverage both partners' email lists, social channels, LinkedIn communities, and paid promotions if the budget allows. Use co-branded graphics for consistency. Engage During and After the Webinar Encourage Q&A, polls, and live chat to increase participation. After the event, share the recording and follow up with attendees using tailored nurture campaigns. Metrics That Matter To assess your webinar's success, track the following KPIs: Number of registrants and actual attendees Engagement rate during the webinar Lead conversion rate post-event Email list growth Social media mentions or shares These insights will help both partners understand ROI and refine future collaborations.  ( 4 min )
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    Explore & Understand Data Recovery Forensics: How Digital Evidence Is Found, Recovered, and Analyzed
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    2025 Developer Portfolio Tips: How to Keep Yours Modern & Professional 🚀
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    Better MCP tools/call Error Responses: Help Your AI Recover Gracefully
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    ⚽ Analyzing Free Football Streaming Platforms Using DevTools & Lighthouse
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    Querying MongoDB:SPL Lightweight Multisource Mixed Computation Practices #4
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    XXE (XML External Entity) Attacks
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    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge Every day, businesses lose $2.4 billion to email fraud. 😱 One fake "please update our banking details" email can bankrupt a company overnight. Traditional email security fails because fraudsters look legitimate on paper. We built the world's first real-time voice authentication system that challenges suspicious payment requests with military-grade biometrics. When your vendor asks to change bank details, PayShield makes them prove their voice in 300ms using AssemblyAI's cutting-edge streaming technology. Categories: Business Automation + Real-Time Performance 🔗 Live Protection: payshield.live 📹 See the Magic: Watch fraud get stopped in real-time The 300ms Miracle 🎯 async def verify_voice_challenge(audio_data, stored_hash, challenge_words): # Phase 1: Challenge words (can't be pre-recorded) 🎤 words_match = verify_challenge_words(transcript.text, challenge_words) # Phase 2: Voice biometrics (impossible to fake) 🔬 voice_fingerprint = extract_speaker_features(transcript.utterances) current_hash = generate_voiceprint_hash(voice_fingerprint, audio_data) return voiceprint_match and confidence_score >= 85.0 # Fraud = BLOCKED` Why AssemblyAI Saved the Day 🌟 Traditional voice recognition fails under pressure. AssemblyAI's Universal-Streaming gave us superhuman capabilities: The Emotional Impact 💔➡️❤️ Before PayShield: CFOs lose sleep over wire fraud. Finance teams live in fear. Companies go bankrupt overnight. After PayShield: Instant peace of mind. Fraudsters exposed in 300ms. Businesses protected by voice truth. One verification badge in Gmail. One saved company. Priceless. 💎  ( 4 min )
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    A Modern Intranet Template For Modern Startups
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    Veew - Real-time video calling with live captioning, minutes recording, and speaker diarization.
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    Medical Consultation Voice Agent
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    The Hive Intranet Space
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I created The Hive Intranet, a clean, responsive internal platform designed for a remote-first social media agency. The goal was to build something functional, minimal, and tailored to real daily needs. I focused on layout clarity, fast access to tools, and smooth usability across screens. The interface uses a soft white and gray background with orange accents to highlight actions and data points. It’s structured into six main sections, each designed with purpose. Smart Hub A daily productivity area. It includes a simple task tracker (Quick Wins) and a learning widget that rotates new content. These help team members focus and stay up to date. KPI & Tools This section holds key stats like project completions, client count, and satisfaction rate. Right beside it, I added shortcut icons to tools like Google Docs, Asana, SEMrush, Buffer, and Claude. With this no need to switch tabs, just jump into your favorite work tools. Company News A simplified announcement area. It shows a featured story with an image and a list of updates. I stripped it down to reduce noise but keep everyone in the loop. Projects Showcase Navigation Demo The Hive Intranet Code Live URL This project was a good mix of design thinking and frontend structure. I went with a mobile-first approach and paid attention to small UX details, like making the tool icons easy to reach and ensuring grid behavior stays solid on small screens. I kept the CSS lean and used variables for easy theming. The HTML is semantic and accessible. I removed unused code before shipping, keeping everything clean for production. The sections were chosen based on how remote teams actually work—daily focus, fast tool access, visible progress, and lightweight communication. Every part plays a role in keeping the team in sync.  ( 4 min )
    Monday Morning Meeting – CSS Office Culture Scene ☕💼
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. This piece captures a familiar scene in many workplaces: the Monday morning meeting. From laptops to coffee cups, from speech bubbles echoing corporate buzzwords to stressed expressions and floating motivation—it’s a lighthearted satire on modern office life. The idea was to create something fun, relatable, and full of small storytelling details using only HTML and CSS. 🔗 Live Demo: GitHub Code: github.com/office-culture 🖼️ Preview: I wanted to bring a full-blown office scene to life using only HTML and CSS. Here are some highlights: 🎨 Pure CSS Art: No images or SVGs—everything is crafted using divs and CSS gradients. 🧍‍♂️ Boss and 4 Employees with individual styles. 💻 3D-style laptops on the meeting table using transform and perspective. ☕ Coffee cups with handles and tops. 🗨️ Speech bubbles with actual workplace jargon (we’ve all heard “circle back”, right? 😅). 🕒 A clock on the wall and a floating "TEAMWORK!" banner for some extra motivation. 📊 A whiteboard with a faux bar chart and the word "SYNERGY" to complete the buzz. How to layer and position elements precisely in a confined layout. Crafting 3D illusions using transform, shadows, and gradients. Balancing humor and art with minimal HTML. Make the scene responsive for mobile. Animate the characters or add interactivity via JavaScript in a future version. Explore more workplace moments—maybe a lunchroom or coffee break next! Thanks for checking out my submission! Happy coding and good luck to everyone participating in the challenge! 🚀  ( 3 min )
    The Hidden Security Risks in Image Processing: A Developer's Guide to Safe JPG Conversion
    Most developers think of image conversion as a straightforward technical task. Upload image, convert format, serve to users. What could go wrong? Last year, I helped investigate a data breach that started with a seemingly innocent image upload feature. The attack vector? Malicious EXIF data embedded in a JPG file that exploited a vulnerability in the image processing library. The damage included exposed user data, compromised API keys, and months of remediation work. This incident taught me that image processing isn't just about optimization and user experience—it's a critical security boundary that requires careful attention to privacy, compliance, and threat prevention. // Real-world image security threats const imageSecurityThreats = { maliciousPayloads: { description: 'Code injec…  ( 11 min )
    Code Reviewing Copilot in Power Automate
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    Use Algolia MCP Server & VSCode GitHub Copilot to Submit Unique Projects in Dev Challenges! ❤️‍🔥
    This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge Recently I've found myself participating in quite some Dev Challenges. I'm Loving it! However, the problem is: Most of my Dev Challenge submissions are done on the weekends. That means by then, there are already many submissions. That's great! But what's the point in working on something someone had already done! I mean, it's not always a bad thing, but wouldn't you rather work on something unique! In comes Algolia MCP Server Challenge! So I thought, would the Algolia MCP Server make it easy for me to check if what I'm going to work on is at least unique so far? This is what this project is all about. Installed Algolia MCP Server on VSCode with GitHub Copilot (Linux). Developed a CLI Tool to Fetch dev.to Challenge Submissions using …  ( 5 min )
    Intradash - Dashboard + Bento Builder
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space Intradash is a webapp dashboard with widgets that give you easy access to your data, but also lets you build your own spaces so you can organize things the way you want it (more on that later). Some main features include: A problem with compact UI sections, is that it can be hard to find data or tedious to navigate, that is why each dashboard widget has a button that can allow you to maximize that widget and be more focused and comfortable. In my experience working with others, I've noticed that sometimes, being organized is very difficult. Maybe there is an event, or there are different tasks that you realize daily or every certain amount of time, and it would be a lot easier if you could have predefined spaces with just exactly what you need without jumping from one place to another. That's why I added the “Bento Builder”, in simple words, these are customizable spaces with layouts similar to a bento, there, you can place different widgets and set the data you want. Live Preview: Intradash Preview Repo: Code Here As a person who have created templates in the past, I think this was an interesting experience, this was an area felt new for me and I didn't know there was a market for this until I saw what Axero is doing (at least, not like a whole area I think), so I'm looking forward to explore more in that area. I think, that by far, as a front-end developer, this has been one of the more complex interesting project I've worked. I'm happy I've chosen Svelte for this project, made things a lot easier.  ( 4 min )
    building sales agents that know their stuff: vocallq's domain expertise approach
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge - Domain Expert Voice Agent prompt VocallQ is a comprehensive platform that perfectly demonstrates all three challenge categories. Rather than build three separate demos, I built one production system that showcases each aspect in depth: Business Automation submission: Focus on AI agents that automate sales processes Real-Time Performance submission: Focus on sub-300ms live transcription capabilities This submission (Domain Expert): Focus on specialized sales and webinar expertise Each submission highlights different technical aspects of the same integrated system. VocallQ - AI agents with deep sales domain expertise that actually understand B2B conversations Been working on this for months because most AI "sales tools" are g…  ( 11 min )
    Why You Should Try Coding In Rust.
    If you've been lurking around dev Twitter, GitHub, or any Reddit thread about modern programming, chances are you’ve seen the name Rust pop up a lot. No, we're not talking about the metal-eating kind (though devs might argue that memory bugs are just as destructive). We're talking about the programming language that’s been quietly, and not so quietly: gaining massive traction in the software world. So what’s the deal with Rust? Why are Google, Microsoft, and even parts of the Linux kernel putting their chips on it? Let’s dive in. Rust: Safety Without Sacrifice Rust is all about safety. Its biggest selling point is that it lets you write blazingly fast code without the risk of those nasty bugs that plague C and C++, especially memory-related ones like null pointer dereferencing, buffer ov…  ( 4 min )
    300ms live captions that actually work: vocallq's real-time performance deep dive
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge - Real-Time Voice Performance prompt VocallQ is a comprehensive platform that perfectly demonstrates all three challenge categories. Rather than build three separate demos, I built one production system that showcases each aspect in depth: Business Automation submission: Focus on AI agents that automate sales processes This submission (Real-Time Performance): Focus on sub-300ms live transcription capabilities Domain Expert submission: Focus on specialized sales and webinar expertise Each submission highlights different technical aspects of the same integrated system. VocallQ - a webinar platform with sub-300ms live transcription that actually works in production Been optimizing this for months because most live caption system…  ( 8 min )
    Elder Care Companion 🤖❤️
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge A comprehensive elder care application using AssemblyAI, AWS, and React to provide voice interaction, health monitoring, and family communication for elderly users. As our population ages, the need for accessible, intelligent care solutions becomes increasingly critical. Many elderly individuals face challenges with: Social isolation and lack of regular interaction Medication management and health monitoring Emergency response and family communication Technology barriers that prevent access to digital health tools Our Elder Care Companion is a comprehensive application that provides: Intelligent Voice Interface - Parallel Processing Dual-Service Architecture: AssemblyAI + Amazon Nova Sonic running in parallel Fast Feedback:…  ( 8 min )
    SwiftPad: AI Powered Transcription with AssemblyAI
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge Inspired by the need for effortless audio transcription and content creation, I built Swift-Pad, a powerful audio transcription and transformation tool leveraging AssemblyAI's Universal-Streaming technology. Swift-Pad allows users to easily record or upload audio, transcribe it with remarkable accuracy, and instantly transform those transcriptions into summaries, emails, blogs, quick notes, and more. The goal was simple: remove the hassle from turning audio conversations into actionable content. This submission addresses the Business Automation Voice Agent prompt with: Automated Audio Transcription: Real-time, high-accuracy speech-to-text transcription for business meetings, calls, and interviews. AI-driven Content Transformati…  ( 5 min )
    Building an Office with 900+ Lines of CSS: My Frontend Challenge Journey
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. For this CSS Art challenge, I wanted to step out of my comfort zone. While I've used CSS extensively for web apps and websites, I had never built an art piece purely with CSS. I started by diving into codepen and other inspiration sites, getting a feel for what was possible. Eventually, a rough sketch of an office atmosphere in Excalidraw became my guiding vision. My goal was to depict a typical office scene, complete with everyday elements and subtle animations. Rough sketch: Eventually, after starting to build, I got ideas for adding a few more elements. Note: For the best experience, please **view in a web browser. Live link of my CSS Art: CSS Art Source code: Github repo Video demo…  ( 5 min )
    Supercharge RealTime Multi-Language Translation with AssemblyAI
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge I created LinguaBridge, a real-time bidirectional voice translation app. It utilizes AssemblyAI’s Universal-Streaming API for speech-to-text (STT), Google Gemini for instant translations, and Cartesia's high-performance text-to-speech (TTS) to deliver ultra-low-latency translations, targeting sub-300ms round-trip latency. With LinguaBridge, conversations across language barriers become natural and effortless, ideal for real-time interactions in professional, personal, and educational contexts. This submission addresses the Real-Time Performance Voice Agent prompt with: Ultra-Low Latency: Sub-500ms round-trip voice translation latency. Streaming Speech Recognition: Instantaneous processing of spoken input using AssemblyAI's Univ…  ( 6 min )
    10 Free Tools for Startup Founders in 2025
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    A Junior Developer's First Google Login Implementation: A Practical Guide Through Trial and Error
    Introduction While working on a side project, I thought, "Why not add a Google login feature?" "Google login? Shouldn't it be as simple as creating a button and calling a few APIs?" Little did I know how much of a learning journey this thought would become. From my first encounter with the term OAuth 2.0, I learned so much. The experiences of getting lost in the Google Cloud Console, almost committing environment variables to Git, and struggling to figure out why a popup wouldn't appear have now become a valuable learning process. "It was more complicated than I thought... but I figured it out one step at a time!" I wrote this article in the hope that junior developers can experience fewer trials and errors when implementing Google login. I will honestly share the actual code implemented…  ( 8 min )
    What I've Gained After 6 Years Blogging on dev.to
    Six years ago, I wrote my first blog post... and heard crickets. Nobody was reading my blog. I wanted some traffic there. Some attention. I was playing the SEO game with keywords and answer posts. I prayed to the SEO gods to send readers to my blog. Those days, I found out about dev.to, the new platform in town for coders. A better way to get readers? Create an account and repost there. So on July 23rd, 2019, I did it. I didn't know where it would take me. In six years, I've written 176 posts. Some of them are dev.to "originals." Others reposts. I wrote more posts, but I deleted the oldest in a moment of embarrassment. Yes, even I cringed at reading them. They were so bad. My posts have received +114K views and 1.6K reactions. And I have +25K followers. Mostly bots or inactive users I thin…  ( 4 min )
    How I Built EduConnect Hub – My First Full Stack Project Using React and Node.js
    How I Built EduConnect – A Platform to Bridge the Gap Between Students and Faculty The Idea The concept for EduConnect was quite straightforward: I aimed to close the communication gap between faculty and students while helping students team up with the right partners for hackathons. A lot of students find it hard to reach out to faculty when they’re facing challenges, especially when they’re learning a new language or framework. Plus, they usually form hackathon teams based on who they know rather than skills, which can lead to subpar results. To tackle this issue, I started creating EduConnect – a web app that allows: Students to chat with their classmates and professors. Faculty to be filtered by their expertise (such as Python, Java, etc.). Students to connect with team m…  ( 4 min )
    Gotta Search 'Em All, MCP!!
    This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge Ever found yourself stuck in a tough Gym Leader battle, scrambling to figure out the right moves or Pokémon just to finally take down Brock and move on with the game? PokéBattle AI Strategist, an intelligent Pokémon battle strategy assistant that "revolutionizes" competitive Pokémon gameplay through the power of Algolia's Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This application transforms complex battle planning into natural language conversations, making competitive Pokémon accessible to both newcomers and veterans. Search Mode Switching Algolia-Fast Search Results Natural Language Battle Planning "What's the best counter to a Charizard with Solar Beam?" "Which Pokémon can learn moves that are super effective against Water/Ground …  ( 7 min )
    Not Just Another Wrapper:The Engineering Behind Context Space
    In the gold rush of AI, it’s easy to build a thin wrapper around an API, create a flashy demo, and call it a day. But building robust, scalable, and secure AI infrastructure—the kind you can bet your business on—is a different game entirely. It requires deliberate architectural choices and a deep understanding of production systems. At Context Space, we aren't just building features; we're engineering a foundation. Our vision is to provide a tool-first infrastructure that powers the next generation of complex AI agents. Here’s a look at the core technical advantages that make this vision possible. The Problem: The most glaring security hole in most AI agent setups is credential management. API keys, OAuth tokens, and other secrets are often dumped into .env files, checked into insecure dat…  ( 5 min )
    Setting up Azure Container Apps and Dapr
    Getting Started with Azure Container Apps and Dapr Azure Container Apps is a serverless container platform that enables you to deploy microservices without managing complex infrastructure. When combined with Dapr (Distributed Application Runtime), it unlocks powerful capabilities like service invocation, pub/sub messaging, state management, and more—ideal for building resilient, cloud-native apps. Azure CLI Dapr CLI A GitHub repo or container image (e.g., from Docker Hub) Azure Subscription Install the required extensions: az extension add --name containerapp --upgrade az provider register --namespace Microsoft.App az provider register --namespace Microsoft.OperationalInsights az group create --name dapr-app-rg --location westus az containerapp env create \ --name dapr-env \ --resource-group dapr-app-rg \ --location westus Deploy a sample app with Dapr sidecar: az containerapp create \ --name dapr-service \ --resource-group dapr-app-rg \ --environment dapr-env \ --image ghcr.io/dapr/samples/hello-k8s-node:latest \ --target-port 3000 \ --ingress external \ --enable-dapr \ --dapr-app-id nodeapp \ --dapr-app-port 3000 --enable-dapr deploys the Dapr sidecar --dapr-app-id is used for service invocation To invoke the service from another app or tool: curl http:/// \ -H "dapr-app-id: nodeapp" Attach a pub/sub component or state store by uploading a Dapr component YAML file to your Container App environment via the Azure Portal or Azure CLI. For example, use Azure Storage, Service Bus, or Redis as backends. By enabling Dapr in Azure Container Apps, you can focus on building scalable microservices without worrying about infrastructure. You get out-of-the-box service discovery, retries, pub/sub, and state—making your app more robust and cloud-native.  ( 3 min )
    SearchFlow Intelligence Platform
    This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge I built SearchFlow Intelligence Platform, an enterprise-grade solution that revolutionizes how organizations interact with their data through a unified dual-platform architecture. The platform seamlessly integrates: Core Innovation: Dual MCP Server Architecture Algolia MCP Server: Advanced search analytics, index management, A/B testing, and performance optimization NiFi MCP Server: Comprehensive data pipeline orchestration, real-time processing, and ETL management Claude AI Interface: Natural language control over both platforms through a single conversational interface Technical Stack: AI Protocol: MCP (Model Context Protocol) for unified communication Data Pipeline: Apache NiFi 2.0 with REST API management Search Engine: …  ( 6 min )
    Peacemaker S2 trailer finds our anti-hero in a parallel world
    Okay, seriously, if you’re anything like me, your eyeballs were glued to every little bit of news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend. And while there were a ton of huge reveals, one definitely stood out for fans of a certain highly inappropriate, surprisingly deep, and utterly hilarious anti-hero: Peacemaker. That’s right, HBO Max finally dropped the hotly anticipated full trailer for Season 2 of James Gunn’s Emmy-nominated series, and the internet basically exploded. If you somehow missed the first season (and seriously, what have you been doing?! Spoilers ahead if you plan to fix that oversight), let’s quickly rewind. We last left Christopher Smith, a.k.a. Peacemaker, after a truly bonkers journey. Surviving a near-fatal shooting (thanks, Bloodsport!), he got roped into …  ( 4 min )
    Interface Segregation Principle: How Specialized Interfaces Prevent Hidden Bugs
    "Fat interfaces don't just bloat your code. They quietly make it fragile over time." --- Me, after untangling a bug in a repository base class If you read my Liskov Substitution Principle article, you've seen how code can look clean and still fail when a subtype doesn't behave as expected. Interface Segregation is often the next fix you need when abstractions grow too broad, and implementations drift away from shared behavior. The idea is simple: Interfaces should describe only what an implementation genuinely supports. If a class must implement methods it does not need, you do not have a shared behavior. You have a catch‑all contract that forces unrelated responsibilities into one place. Over time, this leads to empty methods, NotImplementedExceptions, and runtime surprises instead of pre…  ( 5 min )
    Stop Your SQL JOINs from Crawling: A Quick Index Fix
    Ever watched a perfectly fine query turn into a 30-second nightmare in production? Yeah, me too. Usually, it's JOIN operations hitting tables without proper indexes, forcing full table scans instead of quick lookups. I recently tackled this exact problem with an e-commerce query that was killing performance. Here's what I learned and how you can fix it fast. SELECT c.customer_name, o.order_date, p.product_name, oi.quantity FROM customers c JOIN orders o ON c.customer_id = o.customer_id JOIN order_items oi ON o.order_id = oi.order_id JOIN products p ON oi.product_id = p.product_id WHERE o.order_date >= '2024-01-01' AND p.category = 'Electronics' AND c.region = 'North America'; This innocent-looking query was scanning entire tables for every JOIN. With 50K orders and 150K order item…  ( 4 min )
    🚀 Setting Up and Seeding a MySQL Database in Laravel (Beginner Guide)
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    InnoSync — A Seamless Digital Workspace
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space InnoSync is a fully responsive, intuitive intranet homepage designed for a fictional tech-forward company. Built using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, InnoSync aims to centralize internal communication, simplify access to tools, and create an engaging employee experience. From real-time announcements and upcoming events to team spotlights and a streamlined launch pad, every element is crafted to support collaboration, visibility, and ease of use. My goal was to create a digital office that feels both professional and personal — blending functionality with subtle design touches that keep users coming back. Live Demo: https://innosync.netlify.app https://github.com/toubielawbar/i…  ( 4 min )
    Integrating OpenAI APIs into MERN Stack Projects: A Step-by-Step Guide
    AI is no longer just for research labs. With tools like OpenAI’s GPT models, developers can now build smart features directly into their web apps. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to integrate OpenAI’s API into a MERN stack project — from setup to deployment. Why Integrate AI into MERN Projects? The MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) is known for its flexibility and scalability. But when paired with OpenAI’s models like GPT-4 or DALL·E, you can unlock next-gen features like: Smart chatbots AI-powered search Text summarization Code assistants Content generation tools Tools and Tech Stack Frontend: React (Vite or Create React App) Backend: Node.js + Express AI: OpenAI API (GPT-4) Environment: .env for API key, axios for HTTP requests Step 1: Get Your OpenAI API Key…  ( 5 min )
    🎙️ Turning Microsoft Teams Meetings into Actionable AI Reports with AssemblyAI 🧠💼
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge We’ve all been there — back-to-back Microsoft Teams meetings, and by the time one ends, you’ve forgotten the key takeaways from the last. 😅 Instead of manually rewatching recordings or relying on scattered notes, I built an AI-powered automation system that transcribes, analyzes, and summarizes meeting recordings — all thanks to AssemblyAI. 🦾🎧 AssemblyAI made this project possible. Here's what stood out: ✅ Fast and accurate transcription of long-form audio Here’s a code snippet that kicked it all off: 🎤 First Attempt: LeMUR by AssemblyAI 😬 Trial limits on LeMUR meant I couldn’t process full-length recordings. While the API wa…  ( 4 min )
    DAY 01 - I Setup my SDK Project and Created the Entry Point!
    Recap My last dev log was showing my progress of developing my SDK data type library, however after using that I noticed a lot of issues with it and decided to scrap it all together for now, I will explain why during this section. I also decided to scrap my entire project and start again. The reason for this is that I was using premake5 as my build system and had a lot of issues with visual studio and getting everything working how I wanted. So I decided you know what I don’t need a build system I can just setup the project configuration on each platform that I need when I need to develop for it. So, as for my data type library. I had issues with cross compatibility with using windows.h function data types which causes so much frustration and headaches I decided to just scrap it for now …  ( 6 min )
    10 Real-World Problems I Solved Using Just ChatGPT Prompts
    When people ask me, I’ve used ChatGPT to solve writer's block, fix messy Excel files, build automation flows, draft marketing plans, brainstorm startup ideas, and more. Here are 10 real-world problems I’ve personally solved using simple, structured prompts — no code, no fancy setup. Problem Case 1. Messy Data in Excel Prompt used: “You are an Excel expert. Here’s a table (paste data sample). Clean this up: unmerge cells, standardise formatting, and ensure consistency.” Solved in under 3 minutes. Used it to write the “ChatGPT Prompts for Excel” book. Problem Case 2. Lack of Content Ideas Prompt used: “Act as a personal brand strategist. Generate 30 educational post ideas about AI for business leaders on LinkedIn.” Result? A month’s worth of high-performing content. Problem Case 3. Confusin…  ( 5 min )
    Introducing Vyoma UI. My own Component Library Built on top of shadcn/ui.
    Hey Devs 👋, I’ve been working on something small but useful — Vyoma UI, a beautiful component layer built on top of shadcn/ui, designed to help reuse clean, production-ready UI patterns across projects. It’s still in v1, so nothing fancy just yet — mostly copy-paste components — but it’s shaping up nicely! ⸻ ✨ What is Vyoma UI? Vyoma UI is basically a collection of Beautiful components I’ve Designed to the best standards. Right now, it’s just a bunch of components you can copy and paste into your own Shadcn/ui-based Next.js setup. ⸻ 🧱 What’s Inside (So Far) No npm package yet — just simple components you can grab and use. ⸻ 🔧 What’s Coming Next I’m actively working on: Eventually, I want Vyoma UI to be a ShadCN-friendly layer you can plug into, without changing your dev flow. ⸻ 📂 Try It Out For now, just check out the GitHub repo and the OG website and copy-paste what you need: 🔗 Github Repo Hosted Website I’ll be updating it regularly, and once I hit a stable point, I’ll publish a package + docs. ⸻ 🙌 Feedback Welcome If you’re into shadcn/ui components and want more prebuilt creative UI patterns that just work, I’d love your thoughts, feedback, or contributions! If you want to read why I built Vyoma ui (vui). You can read my blog about it. Thanks for reading ✨ Let’s build cool stuff together.  ( 3 min )
    SafeLine vs. BunkerWeb: Which Open Source WAF Is Right for You?
    When it comes to open source Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), two names often pop up: SafeLine and BunkerWeb. Both are modern, self-hosted WAF solutions, but they take very different approaches to securing web applications. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences, strengths, and ideal use cases for each — so you can make the right choice for your stack. Feature SafeLine BunkerWeb Focus Security-first, rule-based WAF Reverse proxy + security modules Core Engine Built on Nginx + custom detection engine Built on Nginx with modular Lua plugins Deployment Docker, Linux, Kubernetes Docker, Linux, Kubernetes UI/UX Full-featured web dashboard Web UI (less visual analytics) Detection Capabilities Semantic analysis, anti-bot, RCE/XSS/SQLi, HTML+JS encryption OWASP Top 1…  ( 4 min )
    Retrieval Technique Series-6.A Discourse on Design in High-Performance Retrieval Systems
    In an era defined by data, the ability to retrieve information quickly and accurately is no longer a luxury—it's a fundamental requirement. From the search engines that power our curiosity to the e-commerce platforms that recommend our next purchase, high-performance retrieval systems are the invisible engines of our digital world. But what does it take to build a system that can sift through petabytes of data in milliseconds? The answer lies in a set of core architectural philosophies. These are not just technical tricks but foundational principles that ensure scalability, speed, and stability. Let's explore four of the most critical design ideas that underpin modern, high-performance retrieval systems. At its core, a retrieval system works much like a library. To find a book, you don't s…  ( 6 min )
    🔥 Bonfire Backup: Never Lose Your Dark Souls III Progress Again
    Submitted for the Boot.dev Hackathon 2025 🏆 Every Dark Souls III player knows the fear: corrupted save files, accidental deletions, etc... Losing dozens of hours of carefully cultivated character builds and hard-earned progress is a nightmare that haunts the Undead. I built Bonfire Backup, a Dark Souls III save file backup and synchronization tool that uses Git version control to keep your precious save files safe across the void (With the option to use a remote repository). Think of it as your personal Firekeeper for save data protection. 🛡️ Automatic Save Detection - Finds your Dark Souls III saves automatically across Windows and Linux Git-Based Backup - Uses Git version control with remote repository sync Real-time Auto-Sync - File watching with automatic backups when saves change Manual Control - Full backup and restore functionality when you need it Electron + React + TypeScript - Cross-platform desktop application File System Watching - Real-time detection of save file changes using Chokidar Git Integration - Automated version control using simple-git library Auto-Detection - Smart save path discovery for Gaming save data is precious. Unlike other files, saves represent time, effort, and personal achievement that can't easily be recreated. curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mmrmagno/bonfire-backup/main/install.sh | bash irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mmrmagno/bonfire-backup/main/install.ps1 | iex Don't own the game? No problem! Create a test save file: echo "test save data" > DS30000.sl2 Then point the app to this file - it works exactly the same way! Building this taught me about: Cross-platform file system differences Real-time file watching patterns Git automation in desktop apps Electron's security model with context isolation ⭐ Check out the code: github.com/mmrmagno/bonfire-backup Praise the Sun! ☀️ Remember: A true Undead never loses hope... or their save files.  ( 4 min )
    How to create a Virtual Machine in Microsoft Azure.
    Microsoft Azure is a cloud platform where you can run virtual computers, store data, build apps, and use AI—without needing physical servers. It's like renting powerful tech tools online to get things done faster and smarter. what is virtual machine? A virtual machine (VM) is like a computer inside your computer. It’s a software-based system that acts like a real physical computer, running its own operating system and apps independently. It operates in an isolated environment, allowing multiple VMs to run on a single physical computer or server while sharing its resources (CPU, memory, storage, etc.). In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to create a virtual machine in Azure using the Azure Portal. Go to the Azure Portal. https://portal.azure.com/ Sign in with your Azure crede…  ( 4 min )
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    Desvendando o async e await no Python: Guia para Programação Assíncrona Prof. João Cláudio Nunes Carvalho
    Prof. João Cláudio Nunes Carvalho No universo da programação Python, a eficiência e a capacidade de resposta das aplicações são cruciais. Para tarefas que envolvem operações de entrada e saída (I/O), como requisições de rede, acesso a bancos de dados ou leitura e escrita de arquivos, a programação assíncrona surge como uma ferramenta poderosa. No coração dessa abordagem em Python, encontramos as palavras-chave async e await, que permitem a escrita de código concorrente de forma mais limpa e legível. O que é Programação Assíncrona? O Papel do async e await async def: Utilizada para declarar uma função como uma corrotina. Uma corrotina é uma função especial que pode ter sua execução pausada e retomada posteriormente. Ao ser chamada, uma corrotina não executa seu código imediatamente, mas ret…  ( 5 min )
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    The eternal debate between raw performance and development productivity has shaped programming language choices for decades, with C++ representing the pinnacle of speed optimization while Java epitomizes developer-friendly design. This comprehensive analysis explores the fundamental trade-offs between C++ blazing-fast execution and Java's streamlined development experience, helping developers navigate one of the most critical decisions in software engineering. Understanding these trade-offs empowers teams to make informed choices that align with project requirements, team capabilities, and long-term strategic objectives. At the heart of the C++ versus Java debate lies a fundamental tension that has influenced software engineering since the dawn of high-level programming languages. C++ emer…  ( 30 min )
    What is Tearing in React Concurrent Mode
    🚀 Explore More Possibilities with React Hooks? ReactUse.com provides you with well-designed custom Hooks to double your React development efficiency! Before React 18, React always rendered synchronously, meaning that once rendering started, the entire process could not be interrupted. But React 18 introduced concurrent rendering, allowing React to pause and resume during the rendering process to handle higher-priority tasks (like user interactions). Although this mechanism improves the user experience, it also brings a new problem: when React pauses during rendering, the external data source might change, causing different components in the same render to see different data snapshots, leading to a UI tearing phenomenon. Let's first understand the tearing phenomenon through an example: imp…  ( 6 min )
    🔍 ArtExplorer - An Interactive and Inspiring Way to Explore Works of Art
    This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge ArtExplorer is an interactive application that uses Algolia's search power to make the Met Museum's art collection more accessible, visual, and enjoyable to explore. The idea is to offer an experience where users can type in themes, artists, or styles (e.g., “Van Gogh”, “nature”, “Japanese painting”) and instantly view relevant works with organized images and metadata. The interface also features: 🔍 Interactive filter with artist autocomplete ⚡️ Instant search powered by Algolia InstantSearch.js Everything was built using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, with no frameworks. 🔗 Live Demo GitHub Repository The Algolia MCP Server was used as a real-time search engine to index and query artworks from the Metropolitan Museum of Ar…  ( 4 min )
    Joker Visual Coding IDE Update Log - July 27, 2025
    Dear users, hello! In this version update, we have significantly achieved the integration of data and two access points for the international and domestic versions of Joker. At the same time, we have brought functional upgrades to the portal, workbench, and core underlying systems, aiming to provide you with a better, more efficient, and multi - region - compliant user experience. Separation of Data Languages and Loading Optimization: The Chinese and English data of the portal has been separated, enabling the loading of different content according to the language, meeting the needs of users in different languages. Fix for Team Message Reminder: The problem that team managers did not receive system messages when someone applied to join the team has been resolved, ensuring smooth team commu…  ( 5 min )
    AI-Powered Real Estate Intelligence Platform
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    Introduction to Windows AI Foundry & MCP on Windows 11
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    🔐 Repackaging Microservices into Single-Tenant Monoliths: The Architecture Behind Scalable, Compliant SaaS
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    CodeConnect: The Ultimate Developer Networking Platform Powered by Algolia MCP Server
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    Building a Distributed Prime Number Finder: Scalable Sieve Architecture for 1 Billion Integers
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    Innovation at the Edge: Scaling SaaS Platforms for First Responders and Public Schools
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    How I Beat the LeetCode Grind with Tiny Habits
    ✍️ Inspired by Gayle Laakmann McDowell (Cracking the Coding Interview) 💡 Backed by BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits Method Many people quit solving LeetCode or CTCI problems after 1–3 weeks. Why? Because the problems are hard, the learning curve is steep, and there are just too many to go through. But what if the solution isn’t grinding harder — it’s starting smaller? That’s exactly what I discovered by combining two powerful ideas: Gayle McDowell’s strategy: Brute-force first, then optimize BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits method: Build momentum with small wins Here’s the simple system I followed that helped me stay consistent, get faster, and actually enjoy the process. 👣 Solve 1 problem every 1–3 days Take your time. Understand brute force deeply. Build the habit, not speed. Once you complete 15 proble…  ( 4 min )
    Whispers - A Voice Journaling App with Smart Memory Search (Algolia MCP)
    Algolia MCP Server Challenge Submission Whispers - A Contextual Voice Memory System What I Built Whispers is a voice-first journaling application that transforms spoken thoughts into searchable, contextual memories. Users speak naturally into their microphone, and the system captures, processes, and indexes their reflections with semantic understanding. The core innovation is using Algolia MCP Server to power intelligent search that goes beyond keyword matching—it understands context, emotional states, and temporal patterns in your personal narrative. This isn't just a search engine for text. It's a second brain that remembers not just what you said, but when you said it, how you felt, and what patterns emerge across your thoughts over time. 🎥 Video Demo: https://…  ( 6 min )
    Whispers - A Real-Time Voice Journaling Agent Built with AssemblyAI
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge Whispers is a voice-first journaling application powered by AssemblyAI's universal-streaming API. It enables users to speak their thoughts in real-time, intelligently formatting their words into reflective, readable journal entries. The app serves as a personal wellness companion—part therapist, part mirror, part coach—helping users capture their daily reflections through natural speech. This project falls under the Real-Time Performance category, demonstrating advanced real-time audio processing with sub-300ms latency for live transcription display. The application showcases how AssemblyAI's universal-streaming technology can create seamless, responsive voice experiences that feel natural and immediate. 🎥 Video Demo: https://…  ( 6 min )
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    Visual Studio custom project templates
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    LEVERAGING AI TO BETTER PREPARE PROJECT DOCUMENTATION FOR DEVELOPER.
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    Getting Started with Tensorflow using Python
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    Title: Sarepta Therapeutics' Stock Takes a Hit as FDA Pressure Halts Shipments of Gene Therapy
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    Weekly Tech Discoveries Part - 03
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    How Does the Python Virtual Environment Work?
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    The Useless UseCallback
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    Sign in with Google in Chrome
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    LLMs can now identify public figures in images
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    Robot hand could harvest blackberries better than humans
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    I designed my own fast game streaming video codec – PyroWave
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    Scientists and engineers craft radio telescope bound for the moon
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    Crypto on deck? Interactive Brokers explores stablecoin launch
    Interactive Brokers joins a number of traditional finance institutions who are considering entering the stablecoin space, including JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup.
    Trump’s Truth Social Bitcoin ETF among multiple crypto funds delayed by SEC
    The SEC delayed decisions on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF and Grayscale’s Solana Trust, extending review periods as the US Congress moves with crypto regulation.
    ETH traders predict lower support retest before breakout to $4K
    ETH treasury buying and consistent spot ETF inflows have not been sufficient enough to send Ether price above $4,000. Is a correction incoming?
    Anti-CBDC bill could curb Fed’s power over digital dollar, sponsor says
    The US House of Representatives will be in recess for the month of August, but the Senate still has a week of business to address two crypto bills before breaking.
    PayPal launches crypto checkout tool, adds support for over 100 tokens
    PayPal is rolling out a new crypto payment tool that will allow US merchants to receive payments with more than 100 cryptocurrencies.
    SOL bears are gone: Here’s what it takes to send Solana to $260
    SOL looks poised for a longer-term rally toward $260, but a few key changes need to happen first.
    Price predictions 7/28: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
    Data shows Bitcoin is preparing for a sharp breakout from its range-bound action in the next few days.
    How to use cryptocurrency to buy a home in Dubai (legally and safely)
    Dubai now enables crypto property deals under clear VARA rules, with major developers like Damac and Emaar accepting BTC, ETH and stablecoins.
    Tron Inc. seeks $1B to grow TRX holdings as stock rallies
    The former penny stock is riding a 1,300% rally post-merger, as it looks to deepen its crypto treasury strategy with a billion-dollar funding push.
    Cathie Wood's ARK partners with SOL Strategies for staking services
    The move reflects rising institutional appetite for yield-generating crypto exposure, according to SOL Strategies.
    How high can BNB price go? Market analyst predicts $2K cycle top
    BNB Chain’s Maxwell upgrade and over $600 million in institutional accumulation may fuel the next leg up for BNB price toward $1,000 and even higher.
    Ethereum price headed for $4K showdown: Is this time different?
    Ether is showing renewed strength as rising demand, high network activity, and bullish technicals align to support ETH’s push above $4,000.
    Big brands are sleepwalking when it comes to stablecoins
    With Amazon and Walmart exploring stablecoins, institutions may be underestimating potential exposure of customer data on blockchains, posing risks to privacy and brand trust.
    ECB adviser doubts digital euro can match US dollar stablecoins
    The European Central Bank may rely on regulated euro stablecoins and private innovation to counter the dominance of US dollar stablecoins, says adviser Jürgen Schaaf.
    Strategy skipped Bitcoin buys last week amid new equity offering
    Michael Saylor’s Strategy did not purchase any Bitcoin last week, reporting just two acquisitions in July totaling 10,445 BTC, a 39% drop from June.
    Avalanche gains $250M RWA boost with Grove, Janus Henderson funds
    Grove will deploy two Janus Henderson products on the Avalanche blockchain, targeting US Treasurys and collateralized loan obligations.
    Monero ‘economic attack’ receives strong community response
    Monero is facing a controversial, economically powered hashrate takeover attempt by Qubic, a mining pool and crypto network led by Iota co-founder Sergey Ivancheglo.
    Influencer who coined ‘memecoin supercycle’ sits on $68M profit, data suggests
    Murad Mahmudov-labelled wallets from data aggregator DropsTab suggest that the influencer sits on $68 million in memecoin profit.
    Metaplanet adds 780 Bitcoin, now holds 17,132 BTC worth over $2B
    Japanese company Metaplanet cemented its status as the top non-US Bitcoin treasury with a 780 BTC purchase, bringing its total holdings to 17,132 BTC.
    XRP price to $4 next? 'Most profitable phase' likely here, says analyst
    XRP price is up today amid a marketwide recovery, but traders say key support levels must hold to sustain a recovery to new all-time highs.
    Eigen Labs CEO says ‘critical milestone’ slashes scalability trade-off
    Eigen Labs CEO Sreeram Kannan told Cointelegraph that Eigenlayer’s upgrade allows decentralized services to have both Ethereum-grade security and scalability.
    Crypto funds post $1.9B inflows as Ether leads weekly gains
    Although Bitcoin ETPs saw losses against altcoin funds last week, the trend probably implied the anticipation of ETFs rather than a broad altcoin season, CoinShares’ head of research said.
    'Biggest trade deal ever' — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
    Bitcoin gets an early macro tailwind as the US seals trade deals, but plenty of BTC price volatility catalysts are waiting in the wings into August.
    Democrats probe housing regulator over considering crypto in mortgages
    A group of Senate Democrats has probed Federal Housing Finance Agency director William Pulte over his order to propose how to consider crypto in mortgage applications.
    SharpLink buys $295M in ETH — more than all the Ether issued last month
    SharpLink’s purchase of 77,210 ETH comes days after the online technology company appointed BlackRock veteran Joseph Chalom as its new co-CEO.
    Solana co-founder calls memecoins, NFTs ‘digital slop’ in heated debate
    Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko ignited criticism from the crypto community by likening memecoins to loot boxes in mobile games.
    CZ’s estimated BNB holdings hit $75B as BNB breaks new highs
    Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is now worth at least $75 billion after the BNB token hit a new all-time high of $850.70.
    What you share with ChatGPT could be used against you
    OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concern that ChatGPT conversations lack legal privilege protection and could be subpoenaed in lawsuits.
    Coinbase sues man using a Coinbase-like URL to make money
    Coinbase has sued a man in Germany, accusing him of squatting on a domain with the exchange’s name to try to get the company to overpay for it.
    Roman Storm asks for $1.5M lifeline as Tornado Cash trial presses on
    Tornado Cash co-creator Roman Storm has asked for additional financial support toward his legal defense as the landmark trial enters its third week.
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    Bakkt Sells Loyalty Business and Pivots to Pure-Play Crypto, Offers Shares
    The technology firm sold its loyalty business for $11 million and announced a public share offering to fund bitcoin purchases.
    Quintenz, Possible Future U.S. Crypto Watchdog, Stymied Again on Step Toward CFTC Job
    Brian Quintenz, Trump's CFTC nominee, has been delayed twice in the vote at the committee that would send his confirmation to the Senate floor.
    Trump Eyes Moving U.S. Economy Further Into Crypto Via Mortgages, 401(k)s
    Democrats continue to object as this week promises more developments in the White House's strategy to get digital assets involved in U.S. economic mainstays.
    SUI Token Drops Nearly 6% After Brief Spike as Stronger U.S. Dollar Pressures Crypto Market
    SUI reversed gains from an overnight rally amid a broader crypto sell-off and rising U.S. Dollar Index.
    BNB Token Rallies to Record High as CEA Industries Raises $500M for Treasury Strategy
    Several listed companies announced plans to create BNB crypto treasuries recently, including CEA Industries (VAPE), teaming up with Binance founder CZ's family office.
    Nasdaq-Listed Upexi Secures $500M Equity Line to Expand Solana Treasury Holdings
    Upexi adds $500 million in flexible capital through a new equity line agreement, giving it more firepower to scale its SOL holdings and staking strategy.
    SEC Delays Decision on Trump-Linked Truth Social Bitcoin ETF Until September
    Other crypto ETF applications, including the Grayscale Solana Trust and Canary Capital Litecoin ETF, were also postponed.
    NEAR Slides 4% After Hitting Resistance, Signaling Bearish Reversal
    NEAR encounters pronounced reversal amid heightened trading volumes as institutional selling pressure materialises near critical technical thresholds.
    ATOM Climbs 4% Amid Bullish Momentum and Consolidation Near Key Support Zone
    Cosmos’ native token posts strong technical breakout with rising volume and higher lows, as traders eye Bitcoin’s next move for broader altcoin direction.
    Ethereum Turns 10 — Time to Leave the Trilemma Behind
    Decentralization doesn’t have to be a dirty word where performance is concerned, say Muriel Médard, MIT Professor, Co-Founder of Optimum and Kishori Konwar, Co-founder of Optimum.
    Still Loving My ‘If It Went to Zero’ NFT
    My long relationship with a "Bert Is Evil" on-chain JPEG that may, or may not be, worthless.
    BONK Surges 6% as Solana Ecosystem Momentum Sparks Investor Interest
    BONK rebounds on institutional accumulation while Solana NFT metrics hit quarterly highs
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    A $1 billion ether treasury could generate as much a $50 million in annual yield, the report said.
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    A popular crypto analyst on X sees ETH reaching $8,000 to $13,000 in Q4; meanwhile, SharpLink Gaming adds $295 million worth of ether to its treasury.
    Mining Profitability Climbed Over 5% in June as Hashrate Fell, BTC Price Rose: Jefferies
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    Bitcoin Miner MARA Holdings Upgraded to Overweight at JPMorgan; IREN and Riot Cut to Neutral
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    Bitcoin Zooms to $120K, ETH Nears $4K as Trump’s EU Tariff Deal Lifts Risk Sentiment
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    XRP Prints Higher Lows, Tests $3.23 Resistance With Heavy Volume
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    The Download: how China’s universities approach AI, and the pitfalls of welfare algorithms
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Chinese universities want students to use more AI, not less Just two years ago, students in China were told to avoid using AI for their assignments. At the time, to get around a…  ( 21 min )
    Chinese universities want students to use more AI, not less
    Just two years ago, Lorraine He, now a 24-year-old law student,  was told to avoid using AI for her assignments. At the time, to get around a national block on ChatGPT, students had to buy a mirror-site version from a secondhand marketplace. Its use was common, but it was at best tolerated and more often…  ( 25 min )
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    ASUS Announces TUF Gaming T500 Desktop PC: Retails From RM3,899
    ASUS Malaysia recently announced the availability of the TUF Gaming T500 desktop PC. As per the brand’s PR, the casing is inspired by mecha anime, featuring bold lines and futuristic elements that exude both a technological and combat-ready feel. Specs-wise, the T500 comes in two tiers. The base model features an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, […] The post ASUS Announces TUF Gaming T500 Desktop PC: Retails From RM3,899 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Chinese Lisuan 7G106 GPU Shown Running Black Myth Wukong At 4K
    Lisuan Technology isn’t a name many would be familiar with, but the company quietly made the news when it became the first Chinese company to power on its domestically-made 6nm GPU, the G100. As of last week, the GPU maker officially introduced the 7G106, the first ever GPU to be built on TSMC’s N6 process. […] The post Chinese Lisuan 7G106 GPU Shown Running Black Myth Wukong At 4K appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Lexus NX 350h Luxury Variant Is Now Available In Malaysia
    Just like how Lexus Malaysia quietly added the Lexus RX 500h Sport Special to the Malaysian market, they have upgraded the line-up with a new NX variant – the Lexus NX 350h Luxury. This was found when we visited Lexus Malaysia’s official website. This new NX variant comes with the signature Spindle Grille paired with […] The post Lexus NX 350h Luxury Variant Is Now Available In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Hongqi Set To Debut In Singapore In 2026 With The E-HS9
    The Chinese premium automotive brand, Hongqi, is gearing up to make its debut in Singapore. For some, the name may already ring a bell as the automaker captured the attention of Malaysians when His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, was gifted the luxurious L5 model last year. The brand further cemented its presence […] The post Hongqi Set To Debut In Singapore In 2026 With The E-HS9 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Transport Ministry Warns Maxim, InDrive To Comply With EVP Or Lose Licences
    The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has issued a final warning to e-hailing operators Maxim and InDrive, demanding full compliance with local regulations or risk having their licences suspended or revoked. Its minister, Anthony Loke, said both companies are currently undergoing a three-month observation period to rectify multiple service-related violations. This probationary period began on 24 […] The post Transport Ministry Warns Maxim, InDrive To Comply With EVP Or Lose Licences appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    AKASO 360 Lands In Malaysia; Starts From RM899
    Chinese brand AKASO today has officially launched its first 360-degree camera in Malaysia, aptly named the AKASO 360. Like its other products, which comprises a wide variety of action cameras, the new device promises to provide high-end imaging at affordable price ranges. The AKASO 360 itself offers a familiar form factor, featuring a rectangular body […] The post AKASO 360 Lands In Malaysia; Starts From RM899 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    You Can Try Out The Nintendo Switch 2 At LaLaport Bukit Bintang On 2, 3 August
    The official, local units of the Nintendo Switch 2 are already in the market. With that in mind, it’s probably safe to assume that those who want one have already gotten one. But if you’re still undecided – or if you’re looking for something to change your mind – then your chance is coming soon. […] The post You Can Try Out The Nintendo Switch 2 At LaLaport Bukit Bintang On 2, 3 August appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Alibaba Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses
    Alibaba has debuted its first set of smart glasses, marking the company’s entry into the AI wearables market. The device, known as the Quark AI Glasses, made its appearance at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). The smart glasses are powered by Alibaba’s in-house Qwen large language model and are intended to serve as […] The post Alibaba Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    People In The UK Now Need To Provide Age Verifying Selfie In Order To Watch Porn
    The UK government effectively implemented a new requirement, or layer, if you will, for people who wish to view pornographic content in the country. As of last week, folks there will have two options to view porn: take a selfie for the sites to verify their age, or simply provide their photo ID. The move […] The post People In The UK Now Need To Provide Age Verifying Selfie In Order To Watch Porn appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Tesla Signs US$16.5 Billion Chip Supply Deal With Samsung
    American EV company Tesla has signed a deal with South Korean tech giant Samsung for a multiyear chip deal for US$16.5 billion (~RM69.64 billion). This will see the latter make the former’s A16 chip through to 2033. Reports initially indicated that Samsung made the announcement without naming its client, apparently citing the latter’s request for […] The post Tesla Signs US$16.5 Billion Chip Supply Deal With Samsung appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Transport Minister Announces Reforms For Taxi Drivers Ahead Of Visit Malaysia 2026
    Taxi drivers and the whole taxi industry play a huge role in the tourism sector of the country. This is because the taxi drivers are usually the first Malaysians that a tourist speaks to. In that case, that conversation reflects a lot about the Malaysian people and society. Keeping this in mind, basic language and […] The post Transport Minister Announces Reforms For Taxi Drivers Ahead Of Visit Malaysia 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Steam Tests Store Page Redesign To Make Finding Games Easier
    Valve has announced that it is making some changes to the Steam store page. In fact, it is available now, if you’re willing to wade through the field of uncertainty that is the beta client. Overall though, the idea is to consolidate a lot of the elements so that you get a cleaner experience. On […] The post Steam Tests Store Page Redesign To Make Finding Games Easier appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung’s Next-Gen Exynos 2600 Flagship Chip Appears On Geekbench
    Samsung has yet to officially unveil its next flagship chipset, the Exynos 2600, but early benchmark leaks have already surfaced online. A new Geekbench listing has revealed the chip’s core configuration and performance numbers, while a separate 3DMark benchmark provides an early look at its GPU capabilities. Spotted bearing the model number S5E9965, the Exynos […] The post Samsung’s Next-Gen Exynos 2600 Flagship Chip Appears On Geekbench appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Apple Foldable iPhone Display Sizes Leaked
    Apple is pretty late to the party when it comes to foldables, with the first foldable iPhone only set to launch next year. While we await the arrival of this device, rumours and leaks continue to surface. Recently, a leakster has revealed the screen sizes of the so-called iPhone Fold. According to a Weibo post […] The post Apple Foldable iPhone Display Sizes Leaked appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Samsung Might Prioritise Foldables For Future One UI Updates
    Earlier this month, Samsung debuted One UI 8 with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, making the foldables the first devices to receive the latest version of the operating system. Apparently, this might not be a one-off occurrence, as this could be the company’s new strategy for software updates. According to an X post by […] The post Samsung Might Prioritise Foldables For Future One UI Updates appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    China Proposes Establishment Of Global AI Governance Organisation
    China has proposed for global artificial intelligence governance during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, the Financial Times reports. In his address at the event, Chinese Premier Li Qiang (shown above) called for greater international cooperation and warned against monopolisation of the technology, noting that AI risks becoming “an exclusive game for a […] The post China Proposes Establishment Of Global AI Governance Organisation appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Lightning Review: Fashion Is The Function
    Last month, Xiaomi launched the Smart Band 10 as the successor to the Smart Band 9. If the last few iterations of its fitness tracker is anything to go by, it seems like the brand is focused on refining what is there rather than making any drastic changes. The Smart Band 10 features a few […] The post Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Lightning Review: Fashion Is The Function appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 38 min )

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    CSS Office Art: The Work
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. My css art was built around a typical work day, just a pictoral representation of a day doing work. I went through the css prompt for the hackathon and brainstormed on what I could build to showcase this. The code is available: https://github.com/Cruxcodes/CSS-Office-Art Live View: https://office-css-art.netlify.app/ It was a brain teasing journey. I had to zoom in and zoom out constantly to make sure each border was round enough or to discern if the div had to be closer or not. Linear gradient: Depending on your skill with css, you already know how linear-gradient works with css. When i was trying to build the boxes I found it redundant to use two divs and didn't want to go through…  ( 4 min )
    🎨 Office Coolors: A Colorful Intranet for Creative Productivity
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space Office Coolors is a creative intranet designed for illustrators, visual artists, and anyone who prefers a more visual and interactive approach to organizing tasks. The main idea is to turn task completion into a visually rewarding process: each completed task unlocks a color that can be used to paint parts of an interactive SVG drawing. It’s like a digital artistic workspace where motivation grows as your progress brings color to your creations. Choose a themed workspace: Nature, Office, Beach, or Trailer Visual tasks unlock exclusive colors Interactive SVG painting with visual feedback (color explosion effect) Dark mode with persistent storage Bounce animations and custom sound e…  ( 4 min )
    From Beira to the World: My Journey as a Fullstack Developer
    Hello dev community! 👋 Where it all began My passion for technology started out of pure curiosity. Growing up, I was always fascinated by computers. But it wasn’t until university that I realized software development could be more than just a skill — it could be a powerful tool to change lives. Starting with mine. My first "Hello, World!" Like many others, I started with HTML and CSS. But things really took off when I discovered Laravel and React Native. These two frameworks became the foundation of my career, allowing me to build full web and mobile applications with real impact. Over time, I evolved into a fullstack developer — capable of designing, building, and delivering complete solutions, from scratch to production. Real problems, digital solutions One of the things I’m most proud of is using code to solve real problems in my community. Whether it's a logistics tracking system, a disaster alert app that sends SMS to citizens, or a price comparison platform for everyday products — my mission is simple: Beyond the code For me, development is more than just writing code. It's about understanding people, solving problems, and creating meaningful experiences. That’s why I’ve also been exploring design, user experience, technical leadership, and even entrepreneurship. What’s next? I’m always open to new challenges and collaborations. I'm especially passionate about building social impact digital products, contributing to the tech community, and strengthening the developer ecosystem in Mozambique and across Africa. Thanks for reading this far! 🚀 “Code is poetry. And every poem has a story behind it.”  ( 4 min )
    Da Beira para o Mundo: Minha Jornada como Desenvolvedor Fullstack
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    The Internals of Bidirectional Pagination in Relay: A Deep Dive
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    InnovateCorp Portal: A Modern & Friendly Intranet
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space For this challenge, I built the InnovateCorp Portal. It’s a modern and friendly intranet designed to be a one-stop shop for employees. My goal was to make more than just a page of links; I wanted to create a helpful and interactive space that makes work easier and brings people together. The portal has a clean, card-based layout that’s easy to read. Key features include: A Personalized Welcome: The page greets you by name and gives you a quick update on your day. Quick Action Buttons: These let you easily do common tasks like starting a new project or scheduling a meeting. A Dashboard of Handy Widgets: 1.Upcoming Events: See your meetings and company events for the week. 2.Team Spo…  ( 4 min )
    # 🚀 I Built a Library That Auto-Generates TypeScript Types from Laravel Models
    🚀 I Built a Library That Auto-Generates TypeScript Types from Laravel Models Hey dev community! 👋 I'm Arnaldo Tomo, a developer from Mozambique 🇲🇿, and I want to share with you a library I built to solve a problem that had been bugging me for ages in full-stack development. Like many of you, I frequently work with Laravel on the backend and React/Vue on the frontend. And I kept running into the same annoying situation: I'd create a model in Laravel I'd need to manually recreate the corresponding TypeScript interface Every time the model changed, I had to remember to update the TypeScript I'd inevitably forget, causing bugs in production I kept thinking: "There has to be a better way to do this!" After yet another afternoon lost debugging an error caused by outdated types, I decided: …  ( 6 min )
    After the Hack: What’s Next for MyMealMind?
    This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: After the Hack. It started with a simple idea — “I need a recipe app that doesn’t live in 47 open tabs and random notes.” Now, here I am post-hackathon with something way bigger than I imagined. I’ve got two exciting (and slightly chaotic) plans for MyMealMind: The All-In Service Plan Continue evolving MyMealMind into a full-blown platform. Add more community features, pro perks, gamification, and SEO-ready tools. Turn it into a go-to hub for food lovers, chefs, and kitchen pros. The Open Source Template Plan Polish the code and docs. Launch MyMealMind as a reusable template for anyone who wants to build their own recipe-powered platform. Think of it as a digital starter pack for food-tech projects. And who knows — maybe I’ll end up doing both. (Because sleep is overrated, right?) Building fast doesn’t mean skipping quality — just means you lean on the right tools (Bolt, you legend). Supabase + RevenueCat = chef’s kiss for scaling with auth, payments, and gated content. Design + Dev = magic when you stop fighting with yourself over button colors at 2 AM. Sharpened my frontend skills Got hands-on with Stripe + RevenueCat integration logic Built real features that scale (and didn’t crash... much) Joined the world’s coolest dev challenge (shoutout Bolt.new!) The hackathon might be over, but I’m just getting started. Whether MyMealMind becomes a viral app, a dev boilerplate, or both — I’m excited. And hungry.  ( 4 min )
    I invented a data structure with two roots and shared leaves — the Conjoined Tree
    Hi folks, I recently invented and open-sourced a new data structure called the Conjoined Tree. It’s designed for multi-dimensional data modeling—think pivot tables, OLAP cubes, or feature stores—where operations like sorting, filtering, or inserting can be done along any axis, without needing to shift the whole structure. Instead of one root like a traditional tree, it has two or more root nodes (like rows and columns), and all share the same leaf nodes. It scales up to N dimensions and supports sparse data naturally. 🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/esuryadi/conjoined-tree 📝 Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tree-two-roots-new-data-structure-multi-dimensional-thinking-suryadi-czycc 📚 Spec: https://edsuryadi.atlassian.net/wiki/external/NzM1Mjk1NDUwOWU4NGIwZDg5MGQxYWMzMTdhN2M4YWM Would love feedback or collaboration ideas. Feel free to contribute or build something with it!  ( 3 min )
    The New Stack for AI Builders:Memory + Emotion + Context
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    Dassie – A new programming language for .NET
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    great use of AI!
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    🚀 Real-time data isn’t just for big tech — learn how to harness it with plain, powerful SQL! ⚡ #SQL #DataEngineering #RealTime
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    Complete Beginner's Guide to Linux Ricing
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    [AWS] How to do team development with Kiro SPEC (SPEC division, external implementation interruption) [Kiro]
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    Weekly #30-2025: From Legacy Code to AI Myths & Edge Innovation
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    How to manage virtual machine in Azure.
    A Virtual Machine (VM) is a software-based computer that runs an operating system (OS) and applications, just like a physical computer. The key difference is that a VM is hosted on a physical server and managed through a virtualization layer called a hypervisor. In simple term, A virtual machine is a computer inside a computer. To manage the virtual machine, With the network settings updated to support segmenting the Linux virtual machine, you’re ready to manage the virtual machine itself. The first thing the Azure admin asks you to complete is moving the virtual machine to the new subnet you created in when updating the virtual network. Then secondly to vertically scale the virtual machine. Next is to attach data disks to the virtual machine and finally configure automatic shutdown on a v…  ( 4 min )
    Web Design for Hospitality Industry: Boost Bookings & Engagement
    Let's be honest: effective web design for the hospitality industry has evolved far beyond just being a pretty online brochure. Think of your website as your most valuable employee—a powerful, 24/7 digital front desk that drives direct bookings, nurtures guest loyalty, and offers the very first taste of your unique experience. Picture your website as the grand entrance to your hotel, resort, or restaurant. It's your digital doorman, concierge, and brand ambassador, all rolled into one, working around the clock to welcome potential guests. For most people, this is the very first impression they'll have of you, and it sets the entire tone for their experience long before they even think about packing a bag. Today's hospitality websites are less about being a static information hub and more ab…  ( 18 min )
    🧠 What’s the deal with MCP? And why you should start exploring it now
    A couple of weeks ago, I started hearing more and more about something called Model Context Protocol (MCP). Actually, the first thing I saw was a TikTok by ChicaPython, and from that I kind of understood that MCP was like an API… but for communicating with LLMs (Large Language Models) 🤯. Then I started googling and found the official documentation, with several readings on the architecture of the protocol. From there, with some examples and tutorials using Claude, I jumped into the practical side. And here’s what makes it powerful: MCP is a standard protocol, declared in November 2024 (so yeah, pretty recent). And being a standard means it’s here to stay. From now on, this is how we communicate with LLMs, not just to consume services like when we used the Gemini API to create an agent. We…  ( 6 min )
    Essential Cybersecurity Resources: NVD, Exploit Database, and GitHub
    Essential Cybersecurity Resources: NVD, Exploit Database, and GitHub When working in cybersecurity defense, having reliable sources for vulnerability and exploit information is key. Here are three essential platforms every security professional should know: https://nvd.nist.gov/ The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is a U.S. government-managed online resource providing detailed information about known security vulnerabilities (CVEs). Comprehensive and up-to-date vulnerability information Provides severity scores (CVSS) to help understand risk levels Includes impact details and mitigation advice Helps prioritize which vulnerabilities to fix first Valuable for security analysts, engineers, and IT teams Limitations Only lists known vulnerabilities (not zero-day exp…  ( 4 min )
    Dockerização de Aplicações para Iniciantes: Princípios e Vantagens
    Introdução Docker revolucionou a maneira como desenvolvemos, empacotamos e implantamos aplicações. Ele permite criar ambientes isolados (containers) que encapsulam tudo o que uma aplicação precisa para funcionar, garantindo consistência entre diferentes ambientes (desenvolvimento, teste, produção). Neste artigo, exploraremos os princípios básicos da dockerização e as vantagens de usar Docker e Docker Compose, especialmente para iniciantes. Containers vs. Máquinas Virtuais (VMs) Containers são leves, compartilham o kernel do sistema operacional e iniciam em segundos. VMs emulam um sistema operacional completo, consumindo mais recursos. Leia mais sobre a diferença. 2. Imagens e Containers Imagem: Um modelo imutável (como um .iso de sistema) que define o ambiente…  ( 4 min )
    Sundays Are My AI Recharge Day
    What makes working in AI so exciting yet challenging is this: You never know what breakthrough tomorrow will bring. Monday through Friday, I'm: 🔹 Testing newly released frameworks 🔹 Collaborating across time zones Saturday? Just an "extended Friday" - there's always teammates somewhere still pushing code. But Sunday is different. This is my recharge time: ✅ Building fun side projects with older tech ✅ Organizing what I learned this week ✅ Or simply stepping away from screens Because I've learned: 🌱 Consistent learning beats frantic catching-up 🌱 Deep thinking outweighs quick reacting 🌱 Proper rest doubles next week's productivity When Monday comes with its new tools and papers, I'll be ready - recharged and eager to explore.  ( 3 min )
    Empower Your Workflow with Aliases: Save Time by Being Lazy
    In software development, every keystroke counts. That’s where aliases come in—tiny shortcuts that let you run long or repetitive commands with minimal typing. The Git and shell aliases shared in your Gist are a powerful example of how developers can streamline their daily work. The Gist entitled “BASH/ZSH ALIASES FOR THE LAZY DEVELOPER” provides a curated set of aliases tailored to: Git workflows Docker Compose NPM commands General system productivity tools (Hacker News, DEV Community, Gist) Speed & Efficiency git status -s become simply s, or git push origin $(git rev‑parse --abbrev‑ref HEAD) becomes push. This cuts down typing and mental context switching. Consistency .bashrc, .zshrc, etc.). Error Reduction 📦 Highlighted Alias Categories 🔧 Git Workflow Ali…  ( 5 min )
    Update on How To Control storage access
    Controlling storage access means managing who can read, write, or manage data stored in your cloud environment (like Azure Blob Storage or File Shares). Step 1 from the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter storage accounts. Select storage accounts under services. Role 2 Upload a file to the storage container ROLE 3 Change the access tier ROLE 4 Create a file share ROLE 5 Create a shared access signature token Role 6 Rotate access keys step 1  ( 4 min )
    A Real Performance Bug I Found and Fixed — Step by Step
    A few days ago, while working on a bug at work, I noticed something odd: after I fixed the bug, the default client name value in a dropdown component took almost 2 to 3 seconds to appear after the page loaded. That kind of lag is probably unacceptable to users, so I know I had to dig deeper. Turns out, it was a performance issue. We always hear advice like “don’t optimize prematurely” or “only solve performance problems when they exist.” Well, this was the first time I actually ran into one myself — and I think the debugging process is worth documenting. In this post, I’ll walk through how I tracked down the cause of the slowdown. I can’t share the actual code or logs because of company policy, but I’ll reconstruct the process using pseudocode and reasoning steps. If you’re a frontend deve…  ( 6 min )
    Title: Nurturing Compassion: A Journey from Self-Care to Altruism
    Title: Nurturing Compassion: A Journey from Self-Care to Altruism Introduction Compassion is a powerful emotional response that connects us to others. It is a genuine desire for their well-being and a willingness to alleviate suffering. Compassion is not just a fleeting emotion; it is a way of life that can transform our relationships, our communities, and even our world. At its core, compassion begins within us, through self-compassion. Self-compassion is far more than an indulgence; it's a powerful cornerstone for building personal resilience and extending authentic compassion to others, creating a foundation for a more compassionate and connected world. The Power of Self-Compassion Self-compassion is the practice of treating ourselves with kindness, understanding, and empathy, just as…  ( 5 min )
    Patreon Doesn’t Show Your Total Spending. So I Did.
    I like supporting small creators on Patreon. A few euros here, a few bucks there — no problem. But one day, I looked at my Memberships page and thought: “Wait… how much is this costing me per year?” Patreon doesn't tell you. they don’t want you to know. Go to https://patreon.com/settings/memberships and check how much you’re spending yearly on creator support. Go ahead, I’ll wait. ... Back? Was it easy? If you only support a couple of people, maybe. billing periods — it turns into a bit of a chore. Right? Since I want a clear view of all my subscriptions (and Patreon doesn’t offer it), I had to build it myself. id name follow code 1 Total cost of an Amazon wishlist article gist 2 Total time of a YouTube playlist article gist 3 Total cost of my Patreon memberships this one gist …  ( 4 min )
    AI's Bold Future in Cybersecurity Threats
    Does AI Hold the Key to Cybersecurity's Future? Here’s a wild stat to get us started: by the time you finish this paragraph, a new cyberattack has likely just launched somewhere in the world. Yep, that’s how fast and furious threats are coming at us these days. And honestly, it's starting to feel like traditional cybersecurity methods are playing an exhausting game of digital whack-a-mole—patching here, scanning there, reacting everywhere. But what if we flipped the narrative? Instead of reacting to threats after they happen, what if AI helped us stop them before they even had a chance to begin? Sound futuristic? It’s actually a future that’s already knocking on the door—and trust me, it’s worth opening. If you’re in IT or cybersecurity (and hey, I’ve been there), you know the drill: end…  ( 12 min )
    CSS Inheritance
    🔍 Understanding CSS Inheritance: What Gets Passed Down and What Doesn’t When writing CSS, understanding how inheritance works can help you write cleaner, more maintainable stylesheets. However, not all CSS properties behave the same way. Some are naturally inherited by child elements, while others are not—requiring you to re-declare them explicitly. In this post, I’ll guide you through: What CSS inheritance actually means Which properties are inherited by default Which ones aren't (but maybe you think they are!) A visual reference table to help you remember Some tricky exceptions and how to manage them In CSS, inheritance means that some properties applied to a parent element are automatically applied to its child elements—even if you didn’t explicitly declare them again. For example: b…  ( 5 min )
    Daily JavaScript Challenge #JS-236: Validate Parentheses Sequence
    Daily JavaScript Challenge: Validate Parentheses Sequence Hey fellow developers! 👋 Welcome to today's JavaScript coding challenge. Let's keep those programming skills sharp! Difficulty: Medium Topic: String Manipulation Create a function to validate a given string of parentheses is correctly nested. The function should return true if the parentheses are properly matched and nested, otherwise it should return false. The input string may contain only the characters '(', ')', '{', '}', '[' and ']'. https://www.dpcdev.com/ Fork this challenge Write your solution Test it against the provided test cases Share your approach in the comments below! Check out the documentation about this topic here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide How did you approach this problem? Did you find any interesting edge cases? What was your biggest learning from this challenge? Let's learn together! Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below. 👇 This is part of our Daily JavaScript Challenge series. Follow me for daily programming challenges and let's grow together! 🚀 javascript #programming #coding #dailycodingchallenge #webdev  ( 19 min )
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    When progress doesn’t feel like home: Why many are hesitant to join the AI migration
    What happens if the AI migration accelerates and sizable portions of the workforce are slow to move out of fear, resistance or inability?  ( 13 min )
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    Bitcoin nears $120K as analysis predicts 'larger price swings' next
    Bitcoin suddenly ups the volatility into Sunday's weekly close, with key liquidation zones on the radar and predictions of bigger BTC "price swings" to come.
    Tether Gold rides bullion boom as central banks, ETFs rush to accumulate
    As gold hits record highs amid economic uncertainty, Tether Gold (XAUt) sees continued growth, mirroring institutional and central bank demand for the metal.
    Crypto isn’t crashing the American dream; it’s renovating it
    The US housing regulator's decision to recognize crypto assets in mortgage applications marks a historic shift from exclusion to integration, opening new pathways to homeownership.
    GENIUS Act to spark wave of ‘killer apps’ and new payment services: Sygnum
    Sygnum’s Fabian Dori says the GENIUS Act brings the U.S. closer to global consensus on stablecoin regulation, paving the way for real-world use cases.
    Divine Research issues unbacked crypto loans using Sam Altman’s World ID
    Divine Research has issued 30,000 unbacked USDC loans using Sam Altman’s World ID to verify borrowers, targeting underserved users.
    Pudgy Penguins denies OpenSea acquisition rumors, focuses on partnerships
    Pudgy Penguins shut down rumors of an OpenSea buyout, calling the speculation unnecessary and pointing instead to growing brand partnerships.
    Bitcoin OGs ‘faith shaken’ comment stirs heated debate in community
    A crypto analyst disagreed with the statement, saying, “Everyone dies. At some point, investment returns become irrelevant.”
    Bitcoin ‘up year’ is 2026, and the four-year cycle is dead: Bitwise
    The Bitwise Invest executive admits he “could be wrong” but doesn’t see 2025 as the end of the upside for Bitcoin.
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    Michael Saylor Is Bringing Bitcoin-Backed Money-Market-Style Vehicle to Wall Street: NYDIG
    The offering doesn't give investors direct bitcoin exposure, but rather uses the asset's historical return profile to sustain high payouts.
    What’s Next for Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token? What Wall Street and Analysts Are Saying
    Wall Street’s crypto treasury spree is spreading to altcoins. With one firm recently backing HYPE, analysts diverge on its near-term upside.
    Bitcoin Cash Surges Past $580 as Analysts Predict Breakout Toward $620–$680 Range
    BCH jumped more than 5% Sunday to surpass $580, with analysts citing breakout patterns and calling for a possible push toward the $620–$680 range.
    $9 Billion Exit by Satoshi-Era BTC Whale Sparks Debate: Are Bitcoin OGs Losing Faith?
    Galaxy’s $9 billion BTC sale for a Satoshi-era investor prompted Scott Melker to suggest some early whales are losing faith, sparking intense debate on X.
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    Real-World ADAS Tests On Chinese Highways And Urban Roads
    While the electric vehicle (EV) sector is rapidly advancing with faster motors and quicker-charging batteries, vehicle safety still remains a critical concern. In light of this, the Chinese media outlet Dongchedi conducted an extensive ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) test, evaluating 36 vehicles across 15 different scenarios. The test was posted on a YouTube channel […] The post Real-World ADAS Tests On Chinese Highways And Urban Roads appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    TechTuber Cools US$11,700 AMD Threadripper Pro 9995WX With BMW M4 Radiator
    AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series HEDT CPUs, codenamed Shimada Peak, are currently the chipmaker’s fastest processors on the market, with the 9995WX sitting pretty on the pedestal. The problem is, none of these components ship out with their own coolers, meaning TechTubers such as Geekerwan are left to their own maniacal devices. In his video, […] The post TechTuber Cools US$11,700 AMD Threadripper Pro 9995WX With BMW M4 Radiator appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Someone Patented This Controller Design
    Input devices for gaming are not exactly diverse, as the industry has settled with two primary choices – controller, or mouse and keyboard. But one patent was granted that describes a new combination that is very “out there”. So much to that two thoughts come to mind – “why has no one thought of this […] The post Someone Patented This Controller Design appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    MOF Warns Public Against Scams Targeting RM100 SARA Cash Assistance
    The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued a public warning over fraudulent links and messages circulating online related to the upcoming one-off RM100 cash assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiative. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying clarified that no registration or application is required to receive the aid, which will be credited automatically […] The post MOF Warns Public Against Scams Targeting RM100 SARA Cash Assistance appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Watches Now Work As Digital Keys For BYD Cars
    BYD has announced that it has integrated its vehicles with the Samsung Galaxy Watch, which allows users to use their smartwatches as NFC digital keys. The feature is only available for the latest models, which include the Galaxy Watch7, the base Galaxy Watch8 and its Classic variant, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Of course, to […] The post Samsung Galaxy Watches Now Work As Digital Keys For BYD Cars appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

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    Meet Cresca — The AI Email Agent That Designs Stunning Templates From Just One Prompt
    What Is Cresca? Whether you’re running a startup or scaling your DTC brand, Cresca is the fastest way to go from idea → inbox. ⚡️ Introducing the Cresca Email Agent Understands your brand and audience Generates high-converting HTML templates Refines designs with natural language Works with just a single sentence like: “Make a modern promotional email for a summer launch with 30% off.” No code. No dragging blocks. No fiddling with outdated builders. 🎨 Beautiful, Responsive Templates — Instantly Responsive by default Built with inline CSS for compatibility Styled using your brand colors, fonts, and vibe Editable via our live Preview + Edit panel Need to tweak the tone, layout, or CTA? Just type a request like: “Make it more playful and add a countdown timer.” And boom — it’s done. 🔁 Continuous Refinement Loop Refine your designs endlessly Save components and brand profiles Generate multiple versions for A/B testing Think of it like having a creative email strategist on demand. 💡 Why We Built Cresca Speed without compromise Brand-aligned output without paying an agency An AI that understands design and marketing That’s how Cresca was born — to empower modern teams with the fastest, smartest way to build marketing emails. 🚀 Try Cresca (Free Beta) https://cresca.xyz We're currently in public beta, and the feedback has been phenomenal. Join hundreds of early adopters who’ve made the switch from clunky tools to Cresca. 🔍 Why This Matters for Developers and Founders No need to integrate 3rd-party builders Export clean HTML for any ESP (Mailchimp, Brevo, etc.) Use AI to create, test, and launch — all in one place 💬 Final Thoughts 👉 Try Cresca Now → @crescadotxyz yz for updates.  ( 4 min )
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    Why I Built [@fuck.it] - The Email Service for the Rest of Us The G Man ・ Jul 26 #webdev #privacy #webmail #productivity  ( 2 min )
    Two Pointers Explained
    TL;DR: Two pointers is a powerful pattern for solving problems in sorted arrays. It’s faster than brute force and unlocks elegant solutions for many common interview questions. If you’ve ever seen a Leetcode solution that says “use two pointers” and thought: “Yeah sure... but why does that work?” You’re not alone. Two pointer problems look simple — but they feel like magic when you're new. So let’s break it down the way I wish someone had explained it to me: like we're pair programming side by side. Two pointers is a pattern where you use two indices (or “pointers”) to traverse an array — either from both ends or from the same direction — to solve a problem more efficiently than brute force. It’s mostly used when: The array is sorted You’re looking for relationships between elements (like…  ( 5 min )
    Maxwell Strategy Group
    Maxwell Strategy Group was founded to deliver the same high-quality consulting services offered by large firms, at a fraction of the cost. Our unique structure allows us to access a network of experts across various fields, bringing in the right talent for each project.  ( 3 min )
    📈 Deploy frequency improvement after switching to workflow o
    Before: Constant context switching The difference is incredible! #developer #tools 🕐 07:42 PM  ( 3 min )
    IoT Network Security: Principles, Challenges, and Protection Strategies
    The explosive growth of Internet-connected devices has created significant cybersecurity challenges for organizations. While IoT devices make our lives more convenient, they also introduce new vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit. Recent incidents like the Matrix botnet demonstrate how IoT devices can be weaponized for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Effective IoT network security requires organizations to understand and address unique device limitations, implement proper access controls, and deploy network segmentation strategies. This comprehensive guide examines the key security concepts, common attack vectors, and essential protection measures needed to secure IoT deployments in modern networks. Minimal processing power, memory, and storage Inability to support trad…  ( 4 min )
    💎 Hidden Claude Code feature 90% of devs miss:
    Multi-file context awareness How to use it: Paste errors + ask for root cause 🕐 06:36 PM  ( 3 min )
    UI Improvements Pt. 1
    Background This is my first blog post regarding the King Street Emporium Project, so some context is needed. For my college capstone project, I designed and developed a cigar catalog for a cigar lounge, The King Street Emporium. The site is still great backend-wise. However, it was my first design project, and it is in dire need of improvement as I've learned a lot since then. I've already made the following improvements, but I'm only about halfway done. See the Case Study! Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After  ( 3 min )
    💎 Hidden Claude Code feature 95% of devs miss:
    Custom instructions for your stack How to use it: Reference multiple files in one prompt 🕐 06:31 PM  ( 3 min )
    🧑‍⚕️CareSetu AI: Instant Appointments, Intelligent Health Advice, and 24/7 Support Through Voice
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge for Business Automation Voice Agent and Domain Expert Voice Agent 📝 What I Built software engineer at the healthcare startup CareSetu and a 3rd-year B.Tech student in Mathematics and Computing at institute of national importance, I've seen firsthand how technology can solve critical real-world problems. This voice-based web app allows users to schedule medical appointments, get answers to health questions like 'What precautions should I take for diabetes?', and manage their healthcare needs seamlessly. It’s designed to feel like you're having a conversation with a trusted health assistant, making healthcare more accessible for everyone. business perspective, this directly impacts CareSetu by automating front-desk tasks, reduci…  ( 5 min )
    🛠️ Essential tool every developer needs:
    Dual monitor setup - Reduces context switching Why: Keep docs/code visible simultaneously What tools do you swear by? #devtools #coding 🕐 06:26 PM  ( 3 min )
    CSS Art: My Home Office Setup
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. This CSS art piece represents my actual (or somewhat :3) home office setup! Since I haven't worked in a traditional office culture yet, I decided to recreate my personal workspace - the place where I code, learn, and build projects. The interactive door concept came from the idea that behind every developer's door is their personal sanctuary, their command center where magic happens. Live Demo Click the door knob to enter my home office Realistic setup: Gaming chair, dual monitor configuration (portrait + landscape), laptop on cooling stand, speakers, and my beloved lavender plant Personal touch: Everything positioned exactly like my real workspace Interactive experience: Smooth door …  ( 4 min )
    🔥 Claude Code pattern that saves evening daily:
    "Show me the cleanest solution" Result: Refactored 500 lines to 50 🕐 06:20 PM  ( 3 min )
    Provide Storage for the Public Website
    Introduction The public website is a key asset for any company. It is where the company displays product images, promotional videos, marketing copy, customer success stories, and many more. In Azure, these types of unstructured non-relational data are referred to as blob (binary large objects). Company growth will probably translate to more site visits. Therefore, it is essential that the website content remains highly available, loads quickly, and supports features like version control and easy recovery. In this guided exercise from Microsoft, we will create and configure an Azure Storage account specifically for hosting this public content. We will make it high available, and the contents open for public read access. We will set up a blob container, practice uploading and testing fi…  ( 5 min )
    a platform for creating sales voice agents for businesses
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge i built a platform that lets businesses create AI sales reps (voice agents) that can hold near-real-time conversations, pitch products/services, collect customer information, and answer relevant questions the voice agent can be embedded into a website as a widget and users can trigger a conversation via a floating action button each agent is provided with domain-specific knowledge tailored to the business, ensuring that responses stay accurate. these agents aren’t just chatbots, instead, they act as an extension of the business, using preconfigured behavior, and product/service expertise defined by the business the app shows usage analytics as well as summarized conversations with extracted information like lead quality, custom…  ( 4 min )
    OBINexus: When Systems Fail You, Build Your Own
    The Day I Realized I Was Alone change.org/obinexus_reform 9/12 was the day everything became clear. No case worker. No updates. No timeline. Just bureaucratic silence stretching into weeks while I sat in supported accommodation, supposedly being "helped" by people who had simply... forgotten I existed. I wasn't just failed by the system. I was systematically abandoned by it. But here's the thing about being a developer with autism and ADHD who's been systematically failed: you start thinking in patterns. You start seeing systems where others see isolated incidents. And when you've been pushed to the edge by institutional neglect, you start building solutions that others desperately need but don't know how to create. Why Technical Solutions for Human Problems Most people think you can't…  ( 4 min )
    Two Approaches to Context Engineering: Manus vs Context Space
    The emergence of context engineering as a critical discipline in AI development has sparked innovation across the industry. Recently, the team at Manus AI shared their hard-earned lessons from building production-grade AI agents, offering valuable insights into the practical challenges of context management. Reading their post felt like looking in a mirror—and yet seeing a completely different reflection. Both Manus and Context Space are deeply invested in solving the context engineering puzzle, but we're approaching it from fundamentally different angles. This presents a fascinating case study in how the same core problem can spawn complementary solutions. Manus has taken a performance-first approach to context engineering, focusing on how to make the most efficient use of context within …  ( 6 min )
    🛡️ How I Stopped Malicious Bots and Sped Up My Sites with One Tool (CloudFilt Review)
    If you're managing a modern web app or CMS, you've probably dealt with: 💥 Spam form submissions 🔓 Brute-force login attempts 🕷️ Web scraping 🐌 Slowdowns from overloaded WAF or security plugins Same here. I was juggling Cloudflare, WordFence, and server-level firewall tweaks — until I discovered a unified solution: CloudFilt CDN + WAF. [CloudFilt](Insert your affiliate link here) combines a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and AI-powered Web Application Firewall (WAF) to: Block bots and scrapers in real-time Deliver content faster via edge caching Monitor threats with detailed logs and alerts It sits at the DNS level, which means it filters traffic before it hits your server — saving CPU/memory and speeding up the backend. 🔐 AI-based bot detection: It doesn’t just rely on IP or user-agen…  ( 4 min )
    Claude Code Debugging Magic
    Claude Code debugging tip: Paste your error and ask "explain this error and show me the fix". Just fixed a race condition I'd been hunting for days in 2 minutes! Have you tried this Claude Code feature? It's been a game-changer for my debugging workflow! What debugging tricks do you use with AI coding assistants? claudecode #debugging #productivity #ai  ( 3 min )
    REST vs gRPC – When to Use What
    Most of us start building APIs with REST. It’s easy, works well in browsers and is simple to test using tools like postman or curl. you send some JSON, get a response that’s it. But recently I came across gRPC. At first, it seemed complicated. but once I understood the basics, it started to make sense. This post is just a quick summary of what I learned not a deep dive, just something simple to help others get started. First, What is RPC? before understanding gRPC, let’s look at RPC (Remote Procedure Call). RPC is when one program calls a function that runs on another machine, like it’s calling a local function. You don’t worry about the network or HTTP stuff just call a method, pass some data, and get back a result. It’s like saying: “Run this function somewhere else and send me the res…  ( 4 min )
    Claude Code Debugging Magic
    Claude Code debugging tip: Paste your error and ask "explain this error and show me the fix". Just fixed a race condition I'd been hunting for days in 2 minutes! Have you tried this Claude Code feature? It's been a game-changer for my debugging workflow! What debugging tricks do you use with AI coding assistants? claudecode #debugging #productivity #ai  ( 3 min )
    📈 Code quality improvement after switching to keyboard short
    Before: Many production issues The difference is incredible! #developer #tools 🕐 05:24 PM  ( 3 min )
    NestJS OAuth2 Starter: Google, GitHub, JWT, Redis, PostgreSQL – Ready for Production
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    💡 2x productivity boost using task automation:
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    Hey there, fellow developers! Rhythm Saha here, founder of NovexiQ, my web development agency right here in Santipur, West Bengal. As a fullstack web developer and a final-year MCA student, I'm always exploring the best tools and practices to build cutting-edge applications. When I started NovexiQ, I really wanted to use the most modern, efficient, and scalable tech for our clients. That's exactly why Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS became the cornerstone of my development stack. If you're looking to dive into modern web development, set up your projects with a solid foundation, and build sleek, fast user interfaces, you've come to the right place. This guide is tailored for beginners. I'll walk you through a step-by-step process: initializing a Next.js project, integrating TypeScrip…  ( 9 min )
    RealtimeAI Assistant - Voice-Powered Semantic Search with Redis Vector Engine
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. RealtimeAI Assistant is a voice-powered AI assistant that performs real-time semantic search across documents, conversations, and knowledge bases using Redis 8's advanced vector search capabilities. Users can speak natural language queries and receive instant, contextually relevant answers. Key features: Real-time voice-to-text with semantic understanding Instant semantic search across millions of documents Multi-modal AI responses with voice synthesis Contextual conversation memory and learning 🔗 Live Demo: https://realtimeai-assistant.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-realtimeai Screenshots: Voice interface with real-time transcription Semantic search results visualization Knowledge base management dash…  ( 4 min )
    🧠 AI-Powered Quote Finder – Discover the Wisdom of Your Favorite Characters
    This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge Quote Finder is a lightning-fast, searchable archive of powerful quotes from anime, TV shows, games, and films. It helps fans rediscover iconic lines, explore character insights, and surface forgotten gems through a sleek UI powered by Algolia. This project is a deeply personal one for me. I grew up immersed in anime — not just as entertainment, but as a wellspring of emotional depth, moral nuance, and philosophical reflection. From One Piece’s freedom, to Evangelion’s existential dread, anime taught me more about life than most textbooks ever could. Quote Finder is my tribute to that universe. 🔍 Instant Search powered by Algolia 🧠 AI-Powered Tags & Sentiment (e.g. "hope", "despair", "wisdom") ❤️ Emotion Extraction for deeper cont…  ( 5 min )
    Python Trending Weekly #112: Welcoming the New Generation of AI-Era Programmers
    Welcome to Python Trending Weekly - your gateway to cutting-edge Python intelligence! Curated by Python Cat from 400+ premium sources worldwide, we deliver the most valuable articles, tutorials, open-source projects, tools, podcasts, videos, and trending discussions directly to your inbox. Our mission: Accelerate your Python mastery and unlock new career opportunities in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Stay ahead of the curve: Subscribe now for weekly insights that keep you at the forefront of Python innovation! full issue:https://www.patreon.com/posts/python-trending-135001605 Here are the title summaries for this issue: 🦄Articles & Tutorials ① Unpacking in Comprehensions ② Using reduce() for Multithreaded Aggregation ③ PEP 799 – A dedicated profilers package for organizing Python pro…  ( 4 min )
    How to get started with ricing on Linux?
    First, let's understand what is ricing. Ricing is the process of customizing your WM(windows manager) or DE(desktop environment). Usually you do this by editing the config of your window manager or compositor. In this article you will learn some basics about ricing and window managers. What's the difference between a window manager and a desktop environment? A window manager is a program that manages windows: how they look like, their behavior and keyboard shortcuts. A desktop environment is a set of utilities for graphical experience. Usually it includes a window manager, a file program, a photo viewer, etc. An example of a window manager could be Hyprland or i3, when GNOME and KDE are desktop environments. What's the difference between different window managers? All window managers are d…  ( 5 min )
    Ramparts: Your AI's New Security Guard for MCP Servers!
    Quick Summary: 📝 Ramparts is a security scanner designed for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It discovers capabilities, performs static and LLM-powered analysis, and provides risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in MCP server implementations, helping developers secure AI agent interactions with external resources. ✅ Ramparts is a fast and lightweight security scanner for MCP servers. ✅ It uses static analysis and AI-powered detection to find vulnerabilities. ✅ It provides actionable recommendations to fix identified issues. ✅ It's easy to use, regardless of your security expertise. ✅ It saves time and resources by preventing costly security breaches. Project Statistics: 📊 ⭐ Stars: 14 🍴 Forks: 1 ❗ Open Issues: 0 ✅ Rust Hey fellow developers! Ever fe…  ( 4 min )
    TaskFlow Engine - Distributed Workflow Management with Redis Streams & Search
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. TaskFlow Engine is a distributed workflow management system that orchestrates complex business processes using Redis 8's streams, search, and data structures as the complete workflow engine. The system handles task scheduling, dependency management, parallel execution, and comprehensive audit trails. Key features: Visual workflow designer and executor Distributed task scheduling and execution Real-time workflow monitoring and analytics Advanced search across workflow history 🔗 Live Demo: https://taskflow-engine.netlify.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-taskflow Screenshots: Workflow designer interface Real-time execution monitoring Task dependency visualization Redis 8 serves as the complete workflow orchestration engi…  ( 4 min )
    SocialSync - Multi-Platform Social Media Aggregator with Redis Search & Streams
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. SocialSync is a unified social media management platform that aggregates content from multiple social networks using Redis 8's search, streams, and pub/sub capabilities as the core data processing engine. The system provides real-time content monitoring, sentiment analysis, and engagement tracking. Key features: Multi-platform social media content aggregation Real-time sentiment analysis and trending detection Advanced content search and filtering Automated response management 🔗 Live Demo: https://socialsync-platform.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-socialsync Screenshots: Unified social media dashboard Real-time sentiment analysis charts Advanced search and filtering interface Redis 8 powers SocialSync through…  ( 4 min )
    EventStream Hub - Real-Time Event Processing with Redis as Primary Database
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. EventStream Hub is a comprehensive event management platform that uses Redis 8 as its primary database for storing, processing, and serving all application data. The system handles event creation, real-time attendee management, live updates, and analytics entirely through Redis's advanced data structures. Key features: Complete event lifecycle management Real-time attendee tracking and notifications Live event analytics and insights Multi-tenant architecture with data isolation 🔗 Live Demo: https://eventstream-hub.netlify.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-eventstream Screenshots: Event management dashboard Real-time analytics interface Attendee interaction timeline Redis 8 serves as the complete data foundation for Eve…  ( 4 min )
    RealtimeAI Assistant - Voice-Powered Semantic Search with Redis Vector Engine
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. RealtimeAI Assistant is a voice-powered AI assistant that performs real-time semantic search across documents, conversations, and knowledge bases using Redis 8's advanced vector search capabilities. Users can speak natural language queries and receive instant, contextually relevant answers. Key features: Real-time voice-to-text with semantic understanding Instant semantic search across millions of documents Multi-modal AI responses with voice synthesis Contextual conversation memory and learning 🔗 Live Demo: https://realtimeai-assistant.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-realtimeai Screenshots: Voice interface with real-time transcription Semantic search results visualization Knowledge base management dash…  ( 4 min )
    StreamFlow AI - Real-Time ML Pipeline with Redis Streams and Vector Database
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. StreamFlow AI is a real-time machine learning pipeline that processes streaming data, performs AI inference, and stores results using Redis 8 as the backbone. The system handles real-time feature engineering, model serving, and intelligent caching for ML workloads. Key features: Real-time feature extraction from streaming data sources ML model serving with intelligent caching Vector similarity search for recommendation systems Real-time anomaly detection and alerting 🔗 Live Demo: https://streamflow-ai.netlify.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-streamflow Screenshots: Real-time data processing dashboard ML pipeline monitoring interface Vector similarity visualization Redis 8 powers StreamFlow AI through multiple cutting-edge features: Redis Streams for ML Pipelines: Implemented Redis Streams to handle high-throughput data ingestion from IoT sensors, web analytics, and user interactions. Each stream processes 100K+ events per second with guaranteed ordering and fault tolerance. Vector Database for Recommendations: Built a real-time recommendation engine using Redis 8's vector search capabilities. User behavior vectors are stored and queried in real-time to generate personalized recommendations with <10ms latency. Intelligent Model Caching: Created a smart caching layer for ML model predictions using Redis 8's semantic caching. Similar input features are automatically detected and served from cache, reducing inference time by 80%. Real-time Feature Store: Utilized Redis 8's data structures to maintain a real-time feature store where ML features are computed, stored, and served with microsecond latency for both training and inference. Stream Processing: Leveraged Redis 8's enhanced stream processing capabilities to perform real-time feature transformations, data validation, and model scoring directly within Redis. The architecture achieves 99.9% uptime with automatic failover and processes over 1M ML predictions per minute.  ( 3 min )
    VectorChat - Real-Time AI-Powered Customer Support with Redis Vector Search
    This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. VectorChat is an intelligent customer support system that provides real-time AI-powered responses using Redis 8's vector search capabilities. The application processes customer queries in real-time, finds semantically similar previous interactions, and generates contextually relevant responses using advanced vector embeddings. Key features: Real-time semantic search across historical support conversations AI-powered response suggestions based on vector similarity Live chat interface with instant AI assistance Continuous learning from new interactions 🔗 Live Demo: https://vectorchat-demo.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-vectorchat Screenshots: Real-time chat interface with AI suggestions Vector similarity matching dashboard Performance metrics showing sub-millisecond query times Redis 8 serves as the core real-time data layer for VectorChat through several key implementations: Vector Search Engine: Utilized Redis 8's enhanced vector search capabilities to store and query customer interaction embeddings. Each conversation is converted to 1536-dimensional vectors using OpenAI's text-embedding-ada-002 model and stored in Redis with the HNSW algorithm for ultra-fast semantic search. Real-time Data Processing: Leveraged Redis Streams for processing incoming customer messages in real-time, ensuring zero-latency response generation and seamless conversation flow. Semantic Caching: Implemented intelligent caching of AI responses using Redis 8's semantic caching features, reducing API calls to external LLMs by 60% while maintaining response quality. Session Management: Used Redis 8's enhanced data structures to maintain real-time session state across multiple concurrent conversations, ensuring context preservation and personalized experiences. The combination of Redis 8's vector search, streams, and caching capabilities enables VectorChat to deliver sub-50ms response times while processing thousands of concurrent conversations.  ( 3 min )
    Printing Characters via BIOS Using Inline Assembly in Wave
    Wave provides a feature called inline assembly, and today we’re going to use it to directly call the BIOS. The int 0x10 interrupt is one of the most basic video output functions in real mode. By putting 0x0E into the AH register and the character you want to output into the AL register, then calling int 0x10, the BIOS will display the character on the screen. Using this method, we’ll print "Hi!", then perform a line break with CR (0x0D) and LF (0x0A), and finally print "OK". Currently, the Wave compiler can only be built on Linux, and by default it only generates executable binaries. It does not directly create a .img disk image like a bootloader would. However, when Wave compiles, it generates a /target folder that contains both an LLVM IR file (.ll) and a Linux binary. Since we want to c…  ( 5 min )
    The Complete DevOps Roadmap for 2025 🚀
    The DevOps landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and 2025 presents incredible opportunities for aspiring engineers. Organizations are increasingly adopting DevOps practices to deliver software faster, more reliably, and at scale. The demand for skilled DevOps professionals has never been higher. Whether you're a developer looking to expand into operations, a system administrator aiming to modernize your skills, or a complete beginner drawn to this exciting field, this comprehensive roadmap will guide your journey to DevOps mastery. DevOps represents a fundamental shift in how software is built, deployed, and maintained. It's not just about tools, it's about culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here's why it matters: 🔄 Faster Delivery: Teams deploy multiple times per day in…  ( 9 min )
    🔐 SmartKart Microservices Series
    🧭 Day 2: Kicking off Auth Service – Exploring Keycloak vs. Duende IdentityServer In our journey to build a robust, secure, and scalable e-commerce platform (SmartKart 🛒) using .NET Core and Microservices, we are now diving into the Authentication and Authorization layer. Why Start With AuthService? 🔍 What is Keycloak (in simple words)? Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management tool. Think of it as a central place where: Users register and log in 🔑 Roles and permissions are managed 🛡️ Tokens (JWT) are issued for secure API access 🧾 And the best part? It already has all the features built-in — you don’t have to code login pages, password management, token handling, etc., yourself! ✅ Why We Chose Keycloak Over Other Options ASP.NET Identity + JWT (custom) Duende IdentityServer (formerly IdentityServer4) Keycloak Here's why I picked Keycloak: ✔️ 1. Fully Open Source ✔️ 2. Feature-Rich, Out of the Box ✔️ 3. Centralized User Management Add/edit users Assign roles Configure clients/apps ✔️ 4. Standards-Based Protocols ✔️ 5. Easy to Integrate with .NET Core JWT Bearer Authentication OpenID Connect client libraries ✔️ 6. Scalable & Cloud-Friendly 📌 Summary Comparison Table : Feature Keycloak ✅ Duende IdentityServer ❌ Open Source (free to use) ✔️ Yes ❌ No (requires paid license) Admin UI for users/roles ✔️ Built-in ❌ Needs custom development Login/Register/Forgot UI ✔️ Provided ❌ Build yourself Protocol Support (OAuth2/OIDC) ✔️ Yes ✔️ Yes Easy .NET Core Integration ✔️ Yes (via JWT/OIDC) ✔️ Native Multi-tenant support ✔️ Realms ❌ Manual effort  ( 3 min )
    Vibe coding an Operating System chapter 1
    Background I am a developer. I love coding. But lately I started to be interested in this so called "Vibe coding". You know, on LinkedIn I see people claiming that they can do a complete application in hours, put them to market and don't need to hire developers. Now that I did some some experiments doing "vibe coding" I noticed that yes, it helps a lot, it makes some things faster, you don't have to do a lot of the big stuff, just focus on the solution and in the parts where you really have to think. My first experiment was doing an Android app called "Card Umen". My experience with Kotlin is almost zero (I made something for a hackaton in the past but forgot almost all), so I worked with chatgpt, claude and gemini and yes, they made a bust on productivity but I needed to be there all t…  ( 5 min )
    Docker-in-Docker (DinD)
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    Multi-host deployment and management using Portainer
    TL;DR I will simulate a multi-host environment using DinD and then use Portainer for deployment and management. Installed Docker (If you don't have it, follow the instructions for Windows or Linux) Read previous post to know what I done Architecture I will migrate from a single-host to a multi-host architecture. Step 1: Register 3 nodes free for portainer Click on the link Fill out the form Get an email and save the license key Step 2: Create docker volume for portainer docker volume create portainer_data Step 3: Create network docker network create portainer-network Step 4: Run portainer with specify network docker run -d -p 8000:8000 -p 9443:9443 --name portainer --restart=always --network portainer-network -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v portainer_…  ( 4 min )
    windows-contextmenu-manager: tauri and rust
    Windows ContextMenu Manager Windows ContextMenu Manager is a graphical tool designed to help users manage and customize the Windows right-click (context) menu with ease. Built with a modern UI and powered by Tauri and React, this application provides a safe and user-friendly way to enable, disable, and organize contextmenu items for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. ⚠️ Early Development Warning: Please backup your registry before making any changes! https://github.com/ahaoboy/windows-contextmenu-manager-tauri  ( 3 min )
    Making React Apps Delightful with Confetti Effects
    React is powerful but sometimes, even with beautiful logic and data flow, the user experience can feel dry. What if we could add a little joy when users complete tasks? Let’s explore how to make your React apps more delightful using a simple confetti explosion when users achieve something awesome! Think about the last time you saw fireworks in an app maybe when you finished a task in Duolingo or submitted a form in Notion. These tiny micro-interactions: Reinforce user progress Add emotional engagement Encourage repeat use With React, you can do this easily using react-confetti or canvas-confetti. canvas-confetti Let’s create a Task Completion Confetti Effect in a React app: npm install canvas-confetti import confetti from "canvas-confetti"; function celebrate() { confetti({ particleCount: 100, spread: 70, origin: { y: 0.6 }, }); } You can trigger this function when: A task is marked complete A quiz is passed A form is submitted 3. Hook It Up to a Button function CongratsButton() { return ( I Did It! ); } import { useState } from "react"; function TaskDone() { const [done, setDone] = useState(false); function handleClick() { if (!done) { confetti(); setDone(true); } } return Complete Task; } You can add meaningful micro-interactions in React canvas-confetti works well without complex setup Emotion matters in UX — make users feel rewarded! Try This Next Add sound feedback using use-sound Combine with a progress bar Animate button transforms with framer-motion Final Thoughts Don't underestimate the power of small delights. Whether you're building a to-do app, a quiz, or a learning tool a little confetti can go a long way in turning your app from useful to joyful.  ( 3 min )
    From Frustration to Innovation: How Building a Dyslexia-Friendly Worksheet Creator Changed Everything
    This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: After the Hack. What started as a late-night hackathon idea has evolved into something I never expected—a tool that's reshaping how I think about accessibility, education, and the power of inclusive design. The Problem That Drove Me But this wasn't just another hackathon project for me. It was personal. What I Built and Why It Matters Generate customized worksheets with dyslexia-optimized formatting Choose from various subject templates (math, reading comprehension, vocabulary) Automatically apply accessibility features without design expertise Export print-ready PDFs that follow evidence-based accessibility guidelines What makes this tool special isn't just its functionality—it's the 10-15% improvement in reading co…  ( 4 min )
    How I Built a Full Quiz App with Leaderboard and Timer
    🧠 QuizNest – AI Quiz App 🌐 Live Demo Github 🚀 Features Earn badges like “Quiz Master,” “Speed Genius,” and “Perfect Score” Weekly and monthly top scorers 🔍 Monitor user activity and quiz submissions 🧩 Add/Edit/Delete quizzes and questions 👥 Manage users: roles, status, analytics 📈 Real-time insights and platform stats 🛠️ Tech Stack Frontend: React, CSS, Vite Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB AI Integration: Together AI, Google Gemini API Authentication: JWT, Google OAuth Deployment: Render  ( 4 min )
    Using Phlex helps me be a better programmer
    What is Phlex? If you are in the Ruby on Rails land, you might have noticed Phlex. A little Ruby gem for building HTML and SVG view components. , as it says on the website. It was concieved by Joel Drapper as a new approach to view layer in Rails (and other web app frameworks, but I don't have any experience in that department). I'm pretty much new kid in Rails department (started with it ~5 years ago), so I don't feel like talking about the whole history of view stack in this framework. But even my experience with it (mostly in my ~15yr old $WORK project, and some new projects I started from scratch using Rails 7-8 ) is bit cumbersome: there's the "golden standard" - erb templating. I don't like erb. It's just a lot of writing, and the code us just ugly in my view. at $WORK, we use sl…  ( 8 min )
    You Thought Backend Development Was Rocket Science? 🤣
    A Gentle Introduction to the Hidden World That Powers Everything You Love The Million-Dollar Minutes: Why Backend Matters What Is Backend Development Really? The Web's Two Faces: Frontend vs Backend Understanding the Client-Server Dance The Foundation: Servers, HTTP, DNS, and Networking Backend Frameworks: Your Development Superpowers APIs: The Language of Digital Communication Databases: Where Your Data Lives Backend Architecture: Building for Scale Getting Your Hands Dirty with Node.js What's Next: The Async Adventure Awaits Picture this: It's Black Friday, and you're frantically trying to snag that 70% discount on Amazon. You click "Add to Cart" and... nothing happens. The page freezes. Amazon's backend just went down, and in that single minute of downtime, they've lost approximately $…  ( 12 min )
    Working with HTML Elements in TypeScript: A Complete Guide(13)
    Today! We’re going to continue TypeScript learning like you’re a smart 5-year-old who loves to build things and asks “why?” (which is the best thing ever). & yes “why?” is my way of learning. I've divided this into 20 Chapters. and will go one by one and each will be of 2 - 3 min. of read. Chapter 12 Chapter 13: Understanding DOM Elements in TypeScript (aka: How to Make DOM Elements TypeScript safe!) Imagine you want to grab an field from a webpage, but TypeScript says, “Wait, I’m confused!” 😕 No worries! By the end of this chapter, you’ll know how to tell TypeScript exactly what’s going on🚀 First let's understand, How to explain to TypeScript what kind of element we’re working with. It’s like giving TypeScript a clear instruction manual! 📖. What is Type Assertion? Type…  ( 5 min )
    Understanding Browser Networking: CORS, Connections, and Security
    Browser networking refers to how web browsers handle communication between web applications and external resources over the internet. This includes making HTTP requests to servers, loading resources like images and stylesheets, connecting to APIs, and managing WebSocket connections. Browser networking covers the protocols, security policies, and optimization strategies that govern how data flows between your web application and the rest of the internet. When you build web applications, your frontend code doesn't exist in isolation. It needs to communicate with servers, APIs, and other resources across the internet. However, browsers implement strict security policies to protect users from malicious websites. Understanding these policies and how to work with them is crucial for any web deve…  ( 8 min )
    How Hybrid Testing Teams Balance Manual and Automation Seamlessly
    A balanced approach to testing is necessary to ensure product quality in the always-changing world of software development. By combining the best aspects of automated and manual testing, hybrid testing has become a strategic approach that produces a framework that is both effective and flexible enough to adjust to changing project requirements. This method enhances test coverage and efficiency by allowing QA teams to leverage both the speed of automation and human insight. To increase productivity, coverage, and accuracy when creating a robust software application, hybrid testing combines manual and automated testing methodologies. Hybrid testing ensures that the testing team can adjust to different testing requirements by combining the two technologies, strengthening and enhancing the ov…  ( 5 min )
    3 Microservices, 1 YAML File, 1 Command: The Power of Docker Compose
    🛠️ Problem: Too Many docker run Commands Right now, you have Docker images for three microservices: accounts loans cards To run each one, you’d normally do: docker run -p : But imagine doing that for 100 microservices or even just multiple instances. Manually running each with docker run becomes slow and painful. Docker Compose is a tool that lets you: Define all microservices in one YAML file. Start or stop all services with just one command. 👉 Instead of typing docker run multiple times, you write everything once in a file called docker-compose.yml. Start all microservices with docker compose up Stop everything with docker compose down Set memory limits Link services together with a shared network View logs, restart services, and more Docker Compose is in…  ( 6 min )
    Inheritance in Java ;
    Java Inheritance is a fundamental concept in OOP(Object-Oriented Programming). It is the mechanism in Java by which one class is allowed to inherit the features(fields and methods) of another class. In Java, Inheritance means creating new classes based on existing ones. A class that inherits from another class can reuse the methods and fields of that class. In addition, you can add new fields and methods to your current class as well. class ChildClass extends ParentClass { // Additional fields and methods } Code Reusability: The code written in the Superclass is common to all subclasses. Child classes can directly use the parent class code. Method Overriding: Method Overriding is achievable only through Inheritance. It is one of the ways by which Java achieves Run Time Polymorphism.…  ( 4 min )
    Angular 20.1 Simple Animate On Scroll POC Implementation
    Did you ever think about creating your own Animate on scroll - for short AOS - library in Angular? First of all, what is AOS? What do we need to archive this wanted behavior? Let's start by installing the latest angular cli globally, create a project and add tailwind since we will use it for easier animating! So in your Favorite terminal, execute the following commands: This will create a project in your desired directory and install its dependencies. npm install tailwindcss @tailwindcss/postcss postcss --force Adding a file called .postcssrc.json with the following content: and adding @import "tailwindcss"; to our angular project styles.scss. styles.scss. Your styles.scss with custom colors and darkmode support could look like this for example: Perfect! Our base is setup completly fine…  ( 6 min )
    Understanding Blockspace in Blockchains
    Blockspace refers to the finite capacity within a blockchain block that is available for storing transactions and other data. See a blockchain like a digital ledger (it's more than this anyway), and each "block" as a page in that ledger. Blockspace is essentially how much "writing room" is available on each page. This space is a critical resource because, Limited Supply: Every blockchain has a maximum block size (measured in bytes or gas units) that dictates how much data can fit into a single block. This limit is set by the protocol to manage network load, prevent spam, and ensure decentralization (as larger blocks are harder for nodes to process and store). High Demand: As blockchain networks gain adoption, there's increasing demand from users and applications to include their transact…  ( 5 min )
    Exploring Css units beyond px
    Ever found yourself stuck choosing css units between px, rem, em, %, vh, or vw while styling your webpage? Whether you're just starting with CSS or have been writing stylesheets for a while, understanding CSS units is essential for creating clean, consistent, and responsive designs. In this blog, we’ll break down the most commonly used CSS units with beginner-friendly explanations, real-world use cases, and some deeper insights for those looking to level up their styling game. When you're just starting with CSS, it's common to size everything using px (pixels). But as you dive deeper into responsive design and accessibility, you'll discover that there are better, more flexible units like rem, em, vh, %, and more. In this guide, we’ll explore these CSS units beyond px, understand their us…  ( 7 min )
    AssemblyAI Voice Agents: High-Accuracy Batch STT Assistant
    Key Technical Decisions Audio Format: WebM/Opus → WAV conversion for optimal AssemblyAI compatibility Language Detection: Custom algorithm for Turkish/English with fallback to auto Error Handling: Comprehensive error states and user feedback Progress Tracking: Real-time upload and processing progress Metrics Dashboard: System health and performance monitoring ✅ Standard Transcription API: High-accuracy batch processing ✅ Multi-language Support: Automatic language detection ✅ Confidence Scoring: Quality metrics for each transcription ✅ File Upload API: Secure audio file handling ✅ Polling Mechanism: Real-time status updates This voice assistant is designed for business automation scenarios: �� Hotel Concierge: Automated guest assistance (as demonstrated in the demo) 📞 Customer Service: Voice-based support systems 📝 Meeting Transcription: High-accuracy meeting notes 🌍 International Support: Multi-language customer interactions �� Analytics: Voice interaction analytics and insights 🔄 Real-time Streaming: Hybrid approach for low-latency scenarios 🎨 Custom Voice: ElevenLabs integration for branded voices 📱 Mobile Optimization: Progressive Web App features 🔐 Security: End-to-end encryption for sensitive conversations 📊 Analytics: Advanced conversation analytics and insights Built with ❤️ for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge Technologies: React, TypeScript, Python, Flask, AssemblyAI API, Web Speech API  ( 3 min )
    Smart Document Hub - Algolia MCP Server Challenge
    This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge An AI-powered learning dashboard with a React/Vite frontend and a Flask backend. Users can upload PDFs or submit web links - the backend processes will extract text (using pdfplumber for PDFs and Jina Reader for web links), then enrich with AI-generated summaries and key points via OpenAI. All enriched data and metadata are indexed in the Algolia MCP Server, enabling fast, unified, and semantic search across all resources. The system also securely manages user authentication with AWS, allowing users to search, review, and download their learning materials with ease. Deployed Link: https://study-documents-fe.vercel.app/login *Github Repo: * https://github.com/sakshi30/study_documents_fe https://github.com/sakshi30/study-enhancement-bknd Demo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhO3UQ-9s43K_jO6AXwx7yfeQRU9HRJb/view?usp=sharing Screenshots: I utilized the Algolia MCP Server as the central indexing and retrieval layer for all the learning materials my users upload, including PDFs and web links. By sending AI-enriched summaries and metadata to MCP, I enable fast, semantic search across diverse content sources. This integration greatly simplifies how my platform organizes and delivers intelligent, relevant information to users instantly. Development Process: Challenges Faced: What I Learned: Sakshi Srivastava https://dev.to/sakshi_srivastava https://www.linkedin.com/in/srivassa/  ( 4 min )
    Understanding Data Warehousing for Retail Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide
    What is it? A data warehouse is a central store used for managing large volumes of historical and current data for an organization. Unlike operational and transactional databases, it is optimized for analysis and business intelligence. This is the core storage component in a data warehouse built upon a data model. Dimensional modelling is the preferred method of coming up with the blueprint/data model for this database because it is both query optimizing and easy to grasp i.e. Fact table for quantitative measurable metrics and dimension tables for descriptive/attribute content adding meaning to fact tables. Star schema: simple and intuitive. It is denormalized, query optimizing, compatible with reporting and BI tools but storage inefficient. Snowflake schema: complex and extends star sc…  ( 5 min )
    3480. Maximize Subarrays After Removing One Conflicting Pair
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    10 Open Source Tools To Become The Ultimate Developer 🔥
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    Gettemplate.website
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    Mastering Consistency: Best Practices for Follow Consistent Naming Conventions
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    A mighty web application that devours English descriptions and spits out perfect regular expressions using AI!
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    Locally Weighted Linear Regression: When One Line Isn't Enough (and Why It's Non-Parametric!) ✨🗺️
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    🔄 Introducing Galus: A Lightweight and Blazing-Fast Live Reload Tool for Go Developers
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    Code Splitting, Dynamic Imports & Bundle Analysis
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    How Do Great Developers Manage Their Time Without Using 10 Different Tools?
    Last Tuesday, I watched a senior developer at my company spend 15 minutes just figuring out where to update a simple task status. Slack for team discussion, Jira for the ticket, Linear for sprint planning, GitHub for code review comments, and Notion for project documentation. By the time he updated everything, he'd completely lost his train of thought on the actual code problem he was solving. Sound familiar? We've created a monster. In our quest to optimize every micro-process, we've built workflows that would make a 1990s enterprise jealous. The average developer now juggles 9-12 different tools daily, and we wonder why that "simple" feature took three weeks instead of one. I've been coding for over a decade, and I've seen teams that ship fast and teams that struggle. The difference isn'…  ( 8 min )
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    How I Automated My Entire Marketing Funnel Using OpenAI + Zapier + WhatsApp + Google Sheets
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    Why Least-Squares? Unpacking the Probabilistic Heart of Linear Regression ❤️🎲
    Hey everyone! 👋 My name is Randhir, and as someone diving deep into ethical hacking, machine learning, deep learning, and web development, I'm constantly building and exploring. Right now, I'm excited to be working on my AI SaaS tool, TailorMails.dev, a personalized cold email tool that crafts outreach based on LinkedIn bios. Understanding the "why" behind core algorithms is crucial for these projects, and it's something I love sharing. We often use the least-squares cost function in Linear Regression, but have you ever stopped to wonder why it's the right choice? 🤔 Today, let's explore the powerful Probabilistic Interpretation of Linear Regression. This theoretical justification reveals the hidden statistical elegance behind our beloved least-squares objective. Get ready to connect the …  ( 6 min )
    Hyperliquid Referral Code "REBATE": Get $99 Bonus + 20% Cashback Instantly | Hyperliquid Promo Code
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    Why Heat Therapy Might Be Harming Your Back (Especially If You Code All Day)
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    🐳 Which Docker Image Approach Should You Use?
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    Deploy Node.js app anywhere with TurboCloud
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    Um...... I don't know what to do with my hands.
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    How to Update an Azure Virtual Network
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    The Problem Every Developer Knows Too Well Picture this: You’re a talented developer, but you’re spending 15+ hours a week copying and pasting the same information into countless job application forms. Sound familiar? After watching too many brilliant developers burn out from the soul-crushing monotony of job applications, I decided to solve this problem the way we solve everything else—with code. What started as a weekend project to automate my own job search has evolved into apply.stream—a comprehensive AI toolset that handles the entire application process. Here’s what makes it different: Smart Job Discovery Instead of manually browsing job boards, our cloud-based AI continuously scans thousands of platforms and intelligently matches opportunities to your resume in real-time. No mor…  ( 4 min )
    Title: Thinking Machines Announces New Product Release with Significant Open Source Component
    Title: Thinking Machines Announces New Product Release with Significant Open Source Component Introduction: Thinking Machines, a startup backed by $2 billion in funding, has announced that it will be releasing a new product in the coming months. This news comes at a time when OpenAI's open-weight model is facing uncertainty, and Thinking Machines could potentially capture the attention and interest of developers. Product Overview: The new product from Thinking Machines will feature a significant open source component, which is likely to attract developers who are looking for innovative solutions to complex problems. The company has not yet disclosed the specifics of the product, but it is expected to be a game-changer in the field of AI. Open Source Component: Thinking Machines' decision…  ( 4 min )
    Title: Bitcoin Options Gamma Pin at $123k: A Technical Analysis
    Title: Bitcoin Options Gamma Pin at $123k: A Technical Analysis Bitcoin has recently set a new all-time high above $121,000, and the options market on Deribit is showing clear signs of hedging pressure and gamma-driven pinning around this level. In this technical analysis, we will explore the current market conditions and how they may impact Bitcoin's future price movements. Open Interest and Premium Distribution The options market on Deribit has seen a steady recovery in open interest since the early June dip, rising from 335,000 BTC to nearly 394,000 BTC as of July 14. The total notional value is back to $46.87 billion on a dollar basis, with Deribit accounting for 81%. BTC's price increase over the same period has contributed to the rise in notional, but the surge in total contracts s…  ( 5 min )
    游戏行业财报
    明白了!下面是不含中国公司的全球知名游戏上市公司【估值和营收对比表】,只包含美股、港股(非中国内地)、日股、韩股等地区的游戏公司。 公司名称 股票代码 估值 / 市值(约) 2023 年营收(约) 净利润(约) 代表作品 / 业务重点 备注 微软(游戏业务部分) MSFT 2.5 万亿美元(全公司) 游戏业务营收约 210 亿美元 约 60 亿美元(游戏部分) Xbox、动视暴雪、Bethesda、Mojang 游戏占比约8% 任天堂 7974.T (东证) 630 亿美元 180 亿美元 约 50 亿美元 马里奥、塞尔达、Switch 主机游戏霸主 Take-Two Interactive TTWO 250 亿美元 40 亿美元 约 6 亿美元 GTA、NBA 2K、荒野大镖客 独立游戏巨头 Electronic Arts (EA) EA 360 亿美元 60 亿美元 约 10 亿美元 FIFA、战地、模拟人生 体育类和FPS强 Sea Limited (Garena) SE 350 亿美元 60 亿美元 5 亿美元 《Free Fire》手游,电商业务 东南亚最大游戏厂商 Unity Software U 140 亿美元 15 亿美元 亏损 1.5 亿美元 游戏引擎,全球开发者广泛使用 AI和3D内容增长迅速 Roblox Corp RBLX 200 亿美元 20 亿美元 亏损 2 亿美元 Roblox 平台,青少年社交游戏平台 用户年轻,增长强劲 Krafton (PUBG) 259960.KQ 120 亿美元 20 亿美元 约 3 亿美元 绝地求生 韩国游戏龙头 Nexon 3659.T 80 亿美元 15 亿美元 约 2 亿美元 冒险岛、地下城与勇士 韩国老牌游戏公司 Sony (索尼游戏业务) SONY(美股ADR) / 6758.T 1.2 万亿美元(全公司) 游戏及网络营收约 240 亿美元 约 40 亿美元 PlayStation、Bungie、游戏工作室 主机及软件巨头 Bandai Namco 7832.T 160 亿美元 28 亿美元 约 3 亿美元 高达、铁拳、太鼓达人 日本著名游戏厂商 KONAMI 9766.T 85 亿美元 12 亿美元 约 1.5 亿美元 实况足球、寂静岭、恶魔城 日本老牌游戏公司 微软、索尼、任天堂为三大主机平台巨头,收入和利润规模巨大; Take-Two、EA、Bandai Namco、KONAMI均为欧美及日本传统游戏发行商,拥有众多知名IP; Sea Limited是东南亚市场领先的游戏和数字娱乐企业,Garena旗下游戏极具人气; Unity、Roblox代表新兴技术平台和社交游戏生态,未来潜力大; 韩国Nexon和Krafton是韩国最具影响力的游戏公司。 你想先了解哪一块?  ( 3 min )
    Sostenibilidad no es solo una etiqueta es ventaja competitiva y sostenible. Arquitectos, diseñadores tenemos una gran responsabilidad nuestras decisiones afectan no solo el diseño la seguridad, también la economía y el ambiente
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    AI's Rapid Role in Spotting Fake News
    Ever Wonder How AI Detects Fake News Fast? Here’s a wild stat to kick things off: Fake news spreads six times faster than real news on Twitter. Six times! 😳 Let that sink in. In a world where misinformation zips through timelines faster than your group chat on New Year’s Eve, it’s no wonder we've turned to AI to help us make sense of it all. As a journalist or fact-checker, you’ve probably felt the heat. That feeling when a “breaking” headline hits, and you're scrambling to verify it before it gets picked up elsewhere. Or worse—having to retract something that turned out to be misleading. Yep, we’ve all been there. That’s where AI algorithms step in like a backstage superhero, quietly scanning, sorting, and flagging sketchy stories before they gain traction. It’s not magic (even though …  ( 13 min )
    🧛‍♂️ How to Apply the Dracula Theme to Windows Terminal in 5 Minutes
    Customizing your terminal can be a time-consuming task - choosing the right colors, fonts, and UI tweaks that don’t strain your eyes after hours of coding. But you don’t need to start from scratch. There are popular, ready-to-use themes designed specifically for developers. One of the most beloved themes in the dev community is Dracula. In this quick guide, I’ll show you how to apply the Dracula theme to Windows Terminal in less than 5 minutes. Navigate to draculatheme.com and click on Windows Terminal under the list of supported applications. You'll see a set of icons representing supported apps. Look for the Windows Terminal icon and click it. Launch Windows Terminal, then click the dropdown arrow in the top menu bar and select Settings. Or use the shortcut: Ctrl + , This opens the gr…  ( 4 min )
    Daily JavaScript Challenge #JS-235: Sum of Unique Elements in an Array
    Daily JavaScript Challenge: Sum of Unique Elements in an Array Hey fellow developers! 👋 Welcome to today's JavaScript coding challenge. Let's keep those programming skills sharp! Difficulty: Easy Topic: Arrays Given an array of integers, write a function that returns the sum of the elements that appear only once. https://www.dpcdev.com/ Fork this challenge Write your solution Test it against the provided test cases Share your approach in the comments below! Check out the documentation about this topic here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Map How did you approach this problem? Did you find any interesting edge cases? What was your biggest learning from this challenge? Let's learn together! Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below. 👇 This is part of our Daily JavaScript Challenge series. Follow me for daily programming challenges and let's grow together! 🚀 javascript #programming #coding #dailycodingchallenge #webdev  ( 19 min )
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    Show HN: QuickTunes: Apple Music player for Mac with iPod vibes
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    Asyncio: A library with too many sharp corners
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    We revamped our docs for AI-driven development
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    Personal aviation is about to get interesting (2023)
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    Getting into Flow State with Agentic Coding
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    Torqued Accelerator Using Radiation from the Sun (Tars) for Interstellar Payload
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    Paul Dirac and the religion of mathematical beauty (2011) [video]
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    Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, but is underused
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    Resizable Structs in Zig
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    Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years (1998)
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    OCaml Programming: Correct and Efficient and Beautiful
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    Epic Recall, Epic Fail
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    Arvo Pärt at 90
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    Documents detail U.S. soldiers shot by their own Sig Sauer guns (2024)
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    The Sail instruction-set semantics specification language
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    Test Results for AMD Zen 5 by Agner Fog
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    What Went Wrong for Yahoo
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    Great Oxidation Event
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    Where Are Vacation Homes Located in the US?
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    Svalbard winter warming is reaching melting point
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    .gitignore Is Inherently Sisyphean
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    Optimi-Zi(n)g Sudoku-Solving
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    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: WebAssembly SDK
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    Earth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. That Shouldn't Happen
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    Ageing accelerates around age 50 ― some organs faster than others
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    How We Rooted Copilot
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    Write "Freehold" Software
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    Clj-coll: Clojure collections and sequences in Common Lisp
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    Consciousness and being: How humans and AI influence each other
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    The Rise of Shippable Microfactories
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    I am a SOTA 0-shot classifier of your slop
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    The natural diamond industry is getting rocked. Thank the lab-grown variety
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    Bringing a Decade Old Bicycle Navigator Back to Life with Open Source Software
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    Fuck dopamine, we're voluntarily breaking our own brains
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    The UK’s new age-gating rules are easy to bypass
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    UK's New Age Verification Requirement Thwarted in the Simplest Way Imaginable
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    Rust on Every GPU
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    From Async/Await to Virtual Threads
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    2D to 3D model and 3D print it
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    Show HN: Color Me Same – A new kind of logic game
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    Ambigrammia: Between Creation and Discovery (Hofstadter, 2025)
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    Show HN: Auto Favicon MCP Server
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    When JavaScript Decided My Day Starts at 9AM
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    Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection
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    Turn any diagram image into an editable Draw.io file. No more redrawing
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    Users claim Discord's age verification can be tricked with video game characters
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    50x rendering speed improvements in Hologram (Elixir web framework)
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    XRP dip was a ‘healthy correction,’ Ether supply shock: Hodler’s Digest, July 20 – 26
    Analysts call XRP’s dip on Thursday a healthy correction, while Galaxy Digital’s CEO says Ether could outperform Bitcoin within the next six months, and other news.
    Solo Bitcoin miner scores $373,000 block reward
    Solo miners successfully adding blocks to the Bitcoin blockchain network is a rare event, but still not impossible in 2025.
    'Parabolic bull markets and devastating bear markets are over’ — BTC analyst
    Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have permanently reduced volatility and altered Bitcoin market dynamics, according to analysts.
    Bitcoin bulls 'in control’ as BTC price rebounds to $118K
    Bitcoin delivers a classic liquidity grab with a correction below $115,000 only to bounce back, while traders eye a BTC price showdown with new all-time highs next.
    Demographics will 'leapfrog' Bitcoin adoption in Pakistan — Bilal Bin Saqib
    A young and tech-savvy population, combating inflationary pressures, is driving Bitcoin adoption and a new financial system in Pakistan.
    XRP wallet linked to Chris Larsen still has $9B to sell, analyst warns
    XRP selling pressure could mushroom if the recent 50 billion XRP sale from a wallet linked to Ripple's Chris Larsen was "just the warm-up."
    Wrench attacks drive crypto investors to centralized custodians
    Wrench attacks on prominent crypto executives are shaping the narrative on centralized crypto custody.
    Japan’s ‘slow’ approval culture stifles crypto adoption: Expert
    Japan’s slow and risk-averse approval system, not taxes, is the real barrier driving Web3 startups and liquidity offshore, says WeFi CEO Maksym Sakharov.
    What happens if Bitcoin reaches $1 million?
    A $1-million Bitcoin would upend global finance, reshaping wealth, inflation, energy markets and the very role of fiat currencies.
    Tyler Winklevoss claims JPMorgan blocked Gemini over public criticism
    Tyler Winklevoss claims JPMorgan paused Gemini's onboarding after he criticized the bank’s data access fees, calling the move anti-competitive.
    Spot Ether ETFs log $453M in inflows, extend streak to 16 days
    BlackRock's ETHA leads with $440 million as Ether ETFs stretch their inflow streak to 16 days, pushing total net assets to $20.66 billion.
    Ether’s ‘extreme euphoria’ social chatter could be a red flag for price
    Ether's surge in social dominance signals a potential risk of a price correction, according to Santiment.
    Ripple CTO regrets the time he censored Ozzy Osbourne
    The Ripple executive says he felt really bad about the situation and "it wasn’t the authentic interaction with celebrities" that he was aiming for.
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    Crypto Still Seen as 'Risky' Among U.S. Investors Despite Ownership Surging 8x Since 2018: Survey
    Despite growing ownership rates, most Americans view cryptocurrency as a risky investment, with 64% of U.S. investors considering it "very risky."
    A Japanese AI Firm Plans to Buy 3,000 Bitcoin Over Next 12 Months
    The decision to invest in bitcoin was driven by the depreciation of fiat currencies, rising global financial uncertainty, and a desire to diversify its asset portfolio.
    Bitcoin Hits $1T Realized Cap as Price Holds Above $118K After $9B BTC Sale by Satoshi-Era Whale
    Bitcoin remains above $118,000 after achieving a $1 trillion realized market cap, a key milestone reflecting its growing role in the global financial system.
    State of Crypto: The Senate Responds to Clarity Act
    The Senate Banking Committee introduced a discussion draft bill to address crypto market structure issues.
    Coinbase’s Base App Rebrand Sends a Little-Known Token Soaring 440% Amid SocialFi Boom
    The Base App's integration with Zora and Farcaster has made it easier for Web3 users to both discover and access these platforms.
    BNB Rebounds to $780 After $520M Windtree Buy Commitment, Shows Signs of Stabilizing
    The rebound was fueled by Windtree Therapeutics' commitment to invest $520 million in BNB for its corporate treasury.
    SUI Soars 15% as Analysts Predict Breakout to as High as $10 on Surging Momentum
    SUI jumps past $4.23 with 15% daily gain as crypto analysts say momentum is building fast and a decisive breakout could trigger an explosive leg higher.
    Winklevoss Claims JPMorgan Halted Gemini Onboarding After Data Access Fees Criticism
    JPMorgan defended its decision without directly addressing Gemini, stating that it aims to curb misuse and protect consumers.
    HBAR Surges 12% Following Robinhood Listing, Making it Top Daily Gainer Among Top 20
    HBAR rallies after being added to Robinhood’s crypto lineup, while a technical analyst suggests $3.30 could be possible if the token clears a key resistance level.
    Analysts See XRP Hitting $4, Solana $250 as ETF Buzz Builds
    XRP’s ETF exposure is currently limited to futures, but analysts say any progress toward a spot product could drive a second wave of inflows, particularly if the SEC maintains its softened posture post-March ruling.
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    Why AI is making us lose our minds (and not in the way you’d think)
    The question isn’t, “will you use AI?” The question is, “what kind of AI user do you want to be: driver or passenger?”  ( 7 min )
    Meta announces its Superintelligence Labs Chief Scientist: former OpenAI GPT-4 co-creator Shengjia Zhao
    The move underscores Meta’s strategy of spending aggressively now to secure a dominant position in what it views as the next foundational technology platform.  ( 7 min )
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    Secretlab Launches New OTTO Adjustable Legrest With PlushCell Memory Foam
    Secretlab has officially launched the OTTO Adjustable Legrest, and its description aptly describes what it does. The product serves as an expansion for the user’s feet, as well as for the brand’s portfolio of footrest and legrests. “Many of us instinctively want to kick up our feet when we sit down, and often improvise by […] The post Secretlab Launches New OTTO Adjustable Legrest With PlushCell Memory Foam appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Pebble Reclaims Its Trademark From Google
    Pebble, one of the pioneers of the modern smartwatch era, is making a comeback – and it’s bringing its name back too. In a surprise update, Core Devices CEO and Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky revealed that the company has successfully reclaimed the Pebble trademark, allowing the brand to once again wear its iconic name. “Great […] The post Pebble Reclaims Its Trademark From Google appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Mitsubishi Exits From Chinese Automotive Market
    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has recently announced the termination of its participation in the joint venture partnership with Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (SAME). The reason given for the termination, according to the automaker, is the rapid transformation of China’s automotive industry, which is now focusing on new energy vehicles (NEVs). SAME was […] The post Mitsubishi Exits From Chinese Automotive Market appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    CMCF Now Part Of Google Priority Flagger Program
    Content moderation is a messy affair for both international tech giants as well as local organisations. So it’s always nice to see the two joining hands to work towards the common goal of a safer digital environment. An example of this is one between Google and the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF), […] The post CMCF Now Part Of Google Priority Flagger Program appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    CelcomDigi Launches AI-Powered Cyber Security Solutions For Businesses
    CelcomDigi has unveiled a new range of cyber security solutions aimed at aiding Malaysian enterprises in defending against digital threats. These AI-driven services offer real-time protection across three core areas, namely Managed Security Services, Strategy and Assessment, and Infrastructure Security. To start off, the Managed Security Services are focused on helping businesses identify and respond […] The post CelcomDigi Launches AI-Powered Cyber Security Solutions For Businesses appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

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    Rumbo AWS Certified Security Specialty – Bitácora de Vuelo de una Builder - ASFF
    Una de mis metas más ambiciosas para este año —que incluso dejé por escrito en un artículo — es convertirme en AWS Ambassador. Claro, ese reconocimiento no se otorga por azar. Depende de varios factores: el trabajo diario como parte de un partner, la creación de contenido como artículos, conferencias, investigación, y también el nivel de certificación técnica y otros factores más. De todo eso, solo hay algo que realmente está en mis manos: mi esfuerzo y constancia. Uno de los hitos clave en ese camino es aprobar dos certificaciones avanzadas. Una de las que seleccioné: AWS Certified Security – Specialty. Esta certificación cubre temas que no solo son requeridos y complejos, sino también profundamente útiles y apasionantes. Representa un verdadero reto, y aunque puede que me toque intentarl…  ( 5 min )
    Post-Hackathon Blue Is Real😔
    This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: After the Hack. Post-hackathon blue is real. As a first-time vibe coder with zero technical background, I took a leap and tried my hand at Bolt. To my surprise, I created my very first web app: FriendCards. Think of it as a lightweight personal CRM — like Salesforce, but for your relationships. It helps you keep track of the little things: what people like or dislike, what you last talked about, special dates or memories — so connections don’t fade just because life gets busy. This was a deeply personal milestone for me. I still remember the rush of submitting my pitch, heart pounding with excitement. Every late-night debugging session was worth it. As a one-woman team, I learned so much — from shaping a product idea…  ( 4 min )
    What Traffic Lights Can Teach Us About Computer Deadlocks
    From red lights to frozen apps, the rules that keep traffic — and your computer — moving smoothly. Ever been stuck at a red light forever? Your computer has the same issue with its programs! Picture this: You're at a busy intersection. Cars from all four directions want to go through at the same time. If everyone just floors it, you get a massive crash. Now imagine your computer: Multiple programs all want to use the printer at the same time. If they all try to print simultaneously, you get a mess. Same problem, different scale. Deadlock happens when everyone is waiting for everyone else, and nobody can move. It's like this classic scenario: 🚗 Traffic Version: North-bound cars are waiting for East-bound cars to clear the intersection East-bound cars are waiting for South-bound cars So…  ( 5 min )
    Security news weekly round-up - 25th July 2025
    We have 5 articles to review in this week's edition. All 5 articles cover different threats that can affect me and you. Some are popular, e.g. malware, phishing, and vulnerabilities. While others— privacy issues surrounding the use of AI and browser-based cryptojacking attacks— not so much. For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data The article title is a clear warning and also advice. If you're not ready to share some of your data with your favorite AI-powered application, don't give it access at all. From the article: There are serious security and privacy risks associated with using AI assistants that rely on your data. In allowing access, you’re instantly and irreversibly handing over the rights to an entire snapshot of your most personal in…  ( 14 min )
    LearnSync – A Unified Knowledge Explorer
    This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge LearnSync is a unified search engine for developers that aggregates and ranks learning content from three major platforms: DEV.to articles GitHub repositories YouTube tutorials Whether you're diving into a new framework or exploring a deep-dive into Web3, LearnSync brings the best learning materials across sources into one clean, fast, searchable interface. Live App: learnsyncsub.netlify.app GitHub Repository: https://github.com/pulkitgovrani/LearnSync Video Walkthrough: I leveraged the Algolia MCP Server to power the unified search layer across content types. DEV.to: I used their public /articles endpoint, supporting filters like tag, username, page, and state to fetch fresh and relevant articles. Example structure: const url = …  ( 4 min )
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    Clipper: Orchestrating Amazon Q with Algolia MCP for Read-Later Link Management
    This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge I've created a CLI agent powered by Amazon Q that indexes your links (like articles or blog posts) and allows you to retrieve them using natural language, all powered by Algolia MCP. This project offers a creative approach to building a useful CLI agent with minimal technical overhead. By using Amazon Q, we get a ready-made AI assistant with MCP support. When combined with Algolia MCP, it gains the superpower to save your data in a queryable format. This means you can retrieve your information using natural language, letting the LLM do the heavy lifting. Algolia MCP provides LLMs with powerful indexing and search capabilities, while Amazon Q offers an interface to interact with an AI assistant directly within the terminal. Amazon Q'…  ( 5 min )
    AI in Freight: Cutting Emissions with Smarter Load Optimization
    The logistics industry is being forced to rethink everything—from how freight is routed, to how trailers are loaded, to how trucks are maintained. At the heart of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is quietly becoming one of the most valuable tools in transportation planning. We’re not just talking about futuristic self-driving trucks. Instead, the real disruption is happening behind the scenes: in how AI is optimizing mid-mile logistics, reducing empty miles, and even helping companies meet increasingly strict emissions targets. The Problem: Inefficiency in the Freight Chain The industry has long accepted this as unavoidable, but today, AI is offering a better solution. Using load-matching algorithms, real-time traffic data, vehicle telematics, and route optimizati…  ( 5 min )
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    Smart Goal Planner -Phase 2 project
    My Phase 2 React Project: Smart Goal Planner Introduction _ About the Project_ Add savings goals Track deposits View progress with a progress bar Delete or edit goals It uses: React (for building components) JSON Server (for mock backend) useState and useEffect Lessons Learned_** How to lift state up and pass props between components. How to fetch data using useEffect and display it. How to manage controlled forms in React. How to map over arrays to dynamically render items. Styling using CSS and adding hover effects. Challenges useEffect to only fetch once. I learned that I had to include the correct dependency array. I also struggled with form validation but overcame it using basic JavaScript logic. Final Thoughts Link to Project View My Project Here _ Source Code_ GitHub Repo  ( 3 min )
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    Do variable names matter for AI code completion? (2025)
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    BugBash Ep1 – FoundationDB: from idea to Apple acquisition [video]
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    New AI architecture delivers 100x faster reasoning than LLMs with just 1,000 training examples
    Hierarchical Reasoning Models (HRM) tackle complex reasoning tasks while being smaller, faster, and more data-efficient than large AI models.  ( 9 min )

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    Malaysia's Krenovator secures seed funding to enhance AI-powered tech talent platform
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